SOLUTION: Two cars traveling in opposite directions were 190 miles apart after 2 hours. If one car traveled 5 miles per hour faster than the other, find the speed of the car.

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Question 775567: Two cars traveling in opposite directions were 190 miles apart after 2 hours. If one car traveled 5 miles per hour faster than the other, find the speed of the car.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+5=190/2
2x=95-5
2x=90
x=90/2
x=45mph
x+5=50mph