SOLUTION: Two cars leave the same location at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car is traveling 14 mph faster than the other car. In 5 hours, they are 650 miles apart.

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Question 914577: Two cars leave the same location at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One car is traveling 14 mph faster than the other car. In 5 hours, they are 650 miles apart. Find the rate of each car.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(r+5) + 5r = 650
10r = 625
r = 62.5mph and (r+5) = 67.5mph