SOLUTION: Two cars leave a gas station at the same time travelling in opposite directions. one car travels at 80kph and the other at 96 kph. In how many hours will they be 528 km apart?

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Question 926474: Two cars leave a gas station at the same time travelling in opposite directions. one car travels at 80kph and the other at 96 kph. In how many hours will they be 528 km apart?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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The two cars are moving away from each other at 80%2B96+=+176kph
How long will if take for them to be 528k apart
Distance+=+Speed+%2A+Time
528+=+176+%2A+Time
528%2F176+=+Time
3 hours