SOLUTION: Two cars leave town at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car travels at a rate of 60 miles per hour. The other car travels at a rate of 70 miles per hour. How far

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Question 371973: Two cars leave town at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car travels at a rate of 60 miles per hour. The other car travels at a rate of 70 miles per hour. How far apart will the two cars be at the end of 4 hours?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

traveling in opposite directions, leave town at the same

How far apart will the two cars be at the end of 4 hours

d = rt

60mph*4 + 70mph*4 = 520 mi apart in 4 hours