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Two planes, which are 2800 miles apart, fly toward each other. Their speeds differ by 50 mph. If they pass each other in 4 hours, what is the sspeed of each?
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325 and 375 mph

Explanation:

Given :

Distance between plane A and B = 2800

Recall :

Distance = speed * time

Let speed of A = v1

Speed of B = v2

v1 = v2 + 50

Time taken = 4 hours

Distance = speed * time

Total distance = 2800

2800 = v1 * 4 + v2 * 4

2800 = (4v1) + (4v2)

2800 = 4(v2+50) + 4v2

2800 = 4v2 + 200 + 4v2

2800 = 8v2 + 200

2800 - 200 = 8v2

2600 = 8v2

v2 = 2600/8

v2 = 325 mph

v1 = v2 + 50

v1 = 325 + 50

v1 = 375 mph