SOLUTION: The sum of the speeds of two cars is 724.3 mph. If the speed of first car is 7.7 faster than second car. find speeds of each.

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Question 797194: The sum of the speeds of two cars is 724.3 mph. If the speed of first car is 7.7 faster than second car. find speeds of each.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of the speeds of two cars is 724.3 mph.
x + x = 724.3
If the speed of first car is 7.7 faster than the second.
x + 7.7x = 724.3
8.7x = 724.3
x = 724.3/8.7
x = 83.3 mph
Slower car = 83.3 mph.
Faster car = 641.0 mph.
Hope this helps.
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