SOLUTION: Two cars leave towns 230 km apart at the same time, traveling toward one another. One car travels 15 km per hour slower than the other. They meet 2 hours later. What are their spee

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Question 874011: Two cars leave towns 230 km apart at the same time, traveling toward one another. One car travels 15 km per hour slower than the other. They meet 2 hours later. What are their speeds?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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D = rt = 2s + 2(s-15) = 230mi
4s = 260
s = 65kmph
65kmph and 50kmph 65-15