Question 1141846
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If x is the rate of the slower driver (in miles per hour), then the rate of the faster driver is (x+5) miles per hour.


Then you have this "total distance" equation


    3x + 3*(x+5) = 195 miles.


This equation reflects the fact, that when they meet each other, the sum of partial distances is equal to the total distance.


From the equation,


    3x + 3x + 15 = 195

    6x = 195 - 15 

    6x = 180   =====>   x = 180/6 = 30.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The slower's driver rate is 30 mph;  that of the faster driver is  30+5 = 35 mph.


<U>CHECK</U>.  3*30 + 3*35 = 195 miles.   ! Correct !
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