SOLUTION: 2 cars leave a gas station at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car travels 80 kph and the other at 96kph. In how many hours will they be 520 kilometers apart?

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Question 90379: 2 cars leave a gas station at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car travels 80 kph and the other at 96kph. In how many hours will they be 520 kilometers apart?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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80T+96T=520
176T=520
T=520/176
T=2.95 HOURS THEY WILL BE 520 KILOMETERS APART.