A car leaves town traveling 35 MPH. Two hours later a 2nd car leaves, in the same direction traveling 55 MPH.In how many hours will the 2nd car be passing the first?

Answer 1

In the two hours, first car has traveled 70 miles.

55x = 70 + 35x

Solve for x.

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