SOLUTION: Aaron and Cavan are piloting two planes. Aaron’s plane has a speed that is 75 miles per hour faster than Cavan’s plane. They each fly the same distance, but Aaron flies for 3 hours

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Question 583697: Aaron and Cavan are piloting two planes. Aaron’s plane has a speed that is 75 miles per hour faster than Cavan’s plane. They each fly the same distance, but Aaron flies for 3 hours while Cavan flies for 3 hours and 36 minutes. How far do they each fly? please explain.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r*t=d
r*t=R*T
(c+75)*3=(3 36/60)*c
(c+75)*3=(3.6)*c
3*75=.6c
75=.2c
5*75=c
c=375