Two cars start at the same time, but travel in opposite directions. One car's average speed is 50 miles per hour (mph). At the end of 4 hours, the two cars are 520 miles apart. Find the average speed in mph of the other car. (Enter an exact number.)

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Two cars start at the same time, but travel in opposite directions. One car's average speed
is 50 miles per hour (mph). At the end of 4 hours, the two cars are 520 miles apart. Find
the average speed in mph of the other car. (Enter an exact number.)
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Given that: Two cars are travelling in opposite directions.avg. speed of one car=50 mphThe two cars are 520 miles apart after 4 hrs.

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