Question 348561
east bound - speed = x mph
west bound speed = x+9 mph
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eastbound distance traveled = 5x
westbound distance traveled = 5(x+9)
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5x+5(x+9)=225
5x+5x+45=225
10x=225-45
10x=180
/10
x= 180/10
x= 18 mph eastbound speed
x+9 = 18+9 = 27 mph westbound speed