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Two cars are 270 miles apart and traveling toward each other on the same road. They meet in 3 hours. One car is traveling 6 mph faster than the other. What is the speed of each car?
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Two cars are 270 miles apart and traveling toward each other on the same road. They meet in 3 hours. One car is traveling 6 mph faster than the other. What is the speed of each car?

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Answer:

42

Explanation:

3(x+x+6)=270

3(2x+6)=270

6x+18=270

6x=252

x=42

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