Question

Two motorcyclists start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. One travels 10 mph
faster than the other. In 2 hours they are 224 miles apart. How fast is each traveling?

Answer 1

Answer:

The first is traveling at 51 mph.

The second is traveling at 61 mph.

Step-by-step explanation:

$2(x+ 10) + 2x = 224\\2x + 20 + 2x = 224\\4x + 20 = 224\\4x = 204\\x = 51$

The first is traveling at 51 mph.

The second is traveling at 61 mph.

Answer 2

Answer:

The slower car is going 102 Mph, The faster car is going 112 Mph

Step-by-step explanation:

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