SOLUTION: Two buses leave towns 1050 km apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One bus travels 10 km/h faster than the other. If they meet in 5 hours, what is the rate of each

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Question 453529: Two buses leave towns 1050 km apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One bus travels 10 km/h faster than the other. If they meet in 5 hours, what is the rate of each bus?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(x)+5(x+10)=1050
10x+50=1050
10x=1000
x=100 mph
x+10=110 mph