SOLUTION: Sarah and John leave Perryville traveling in opposite directions on a straight road. Sarah drives 12 miles per hour faster than John. After 2 hours, they are 176 miles apart. Find

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Question 338725: Sarah and John leave Perryville traveling in opposite directions on a straight road. Sarah drives 12 miles per hour faster than John. After 2 hours, they are 176 miles apart. Find Sarah's speed and John's speed.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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176/2=88 m in one hr
x+x+12=88
2x=76
x=38 mph
x+12=50 mph