SOLUTION: Two cars start at the same point, at the same time, and travel in opposite directions. In how many hours will the cars be 232 miles apart if the slower car travels at 26 miles per

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Question 840318: Two cars start at the same point, at the same time, and travel in opposite directions. In how many hours will the cars be 232 miles apart if the slower car travels at 26 miles per hour, and the faster car travels at 32 miles per hour?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The speeds are added when going in opposite directions.