Two small planes start from the same point and fly in opposite directions.The first plan is flying 25 mph slower than the second plane. In two hours the planes are 430 miles apart. Find the rate of each plane.

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Two small planes start from the same point and fly in opposite directions.The first plan is flying 25 mph slower than the second plane. In two hours the planes are 430 miles apart. Find the rate of each plane.

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