SOLUTION: The maximum speed of a greyhound is 153 miles per hour less than 3 times the maximum speed of a cheetah. If a greyhound's maximum speed is 42 miles per hour, what is the maximum sp

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Question 705364: The maximum speed of a greyhound is 153 miles per hour less than 3 times the maximum speed of a cheetah. If a greyhound's maximum speed is 42 miles per hour, what is the maximum speed of a cheetah?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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3C-153=42
3C=42+153
3C=195
C=195/3
C=65 MPH. FOR THE CHEETAH.