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Question 352976: I am having a tough time with this question. two cars start at points 235 miles apart and drive twords each other. one cars starts at 10:00am and travles 5 mph slower than the car that leaves at 10:30. they meet at 12 noon. find the adverage speed of both cars.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r * t = d ___ the sum of the distances is 235

(2)(x) + (3/2)(x+5) = 235