Question 872896
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Hi
r(2hr)+(r+3mph)(2hr) = 24mi
 4r + 6mi = 24mi
    4r = 18mi
     r = 4.5mph, Hector's rate.  Marie 7.5mph
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9mi + 15mi = 24mi
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