SOLUTION: Teo planes started at the same time from the same airport and flew in opposite directions. One flew 60 miles per hour faster than the other. In 5 hours, they were 5,300 miles apart

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Question 241659: Teo planes started at the same time from the same airport and flew in opposite directions. One flew 60 miles per hour faster than the other. In 5 hours, they were 5,300 miles apart. Find the rate of each plane.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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r * t = d

5(r) + 5(r + 60) = 5300

5r + 5r + 300 = 5300

10r = 5000 ___ r = 500

r + 60 = 560