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Two cars travel in opposite directions. One car drives at an average of 55 kph, while the other hand at 45 kph. After 4 hours, how far apart are the two cars.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.5: Solve Uniform Motion Applications

Problem 3.100TI: Thanh and Nhat leave their office in Sacramento at the same time. Thanh drives north on I-5 at a...

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