SOLUTION: Car A travels 180 miles in the same time it takes Car B to travel 120 miles. If one car is going 20 mph faster than the other car, find both speeds.

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Question 282399: Car A travels 180 miles in the same time it takes Car B to travel 120 miles. If one car is going 20 mph faster than the other car, find both speeds.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+20)t=180
x*t=120
t=3 hours
x=40 mph
x+20=60 mph