Question

Two cars start at the same time, but travel in opposite directions. One car's average speed is 80 miles per hour (mph). At the end of 4 hours, the two cars are 520 miles apart. Find the average speed in mph of the other car. (Enter an exact number.

Answer 1

Answer:

50 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

80 mph x 4 = 320 miles. so the first car went 320 miles

520 miles apart- 320 = 200 I subtracted the 320 miles so i can figure out how far the other car went.

200 / 4 hours = 50 mph