Question

Two planes, which are 2460 miles apart, fly toward each other. Their speeds differ by 65mph . If they pass each other in 4 hours, what is the speed of each?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Speed1 = x

Speed2 = x + 65

Rate X time = distance

[ (x) + (x+65) ] * 4 = 2460

(2x+65)*4 = 2460

2x+ 65 = 615

2x=550

x = 275 mph and the other is 275 + 65 = 340 mph