SOLUTION: Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane.

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Question 761672: Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane. Slower plane_____mph and Faster plane_______mph
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Two planes are 2725 mi apart and are traveling toward each other. One plane is traveling 110 mph faster than the other plane. The planes meet in 2.5 h. Find a speed of each plane. Slower plane_____mph and Faster plane_______mph
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Equations:
2.5x + 2.5(x+110) = 2725
5x = 2725-2.5*110
5x = 2450
x = 490 mph (slower plane speed)
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x+110 = 600 mph (faster plane speed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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