Recognize that you must combine "like" terms. 5x^2y and x^2y are "like" terms.
Adding them together, you get 6x^2y.
Now add 2xy^2 to 6x^2y. These are NOT "like" terms, so you end up with
6x^2y+2xy^2 as your final answer. This answer is acceptable as is.
However, you could factor out the common factors: 2xy(3x+y).
Answer:
Speed of the slower truck = 57.5 miles/hour
Speed of the faster truck = 62.5 miles/hour
Step-by-step explanation:
Using missing information;
Assume;
Speed of the slower truck = a
Speed of the faster truck = a + 5
Distance traveled by the slower truck = d
Distance traveled by the faster truck = 600 - d
So,
a(5) = d ........ Eq1
(a+5)(5) = 600 - d
5a + 25 = 600 - d
So,
5a + 25 = 600 - 5a
10a = 575
a = 57.5
Speed of the slower truck = 57.5 miles/hour
Speed of the faster truck = a + 5
Speed of the faster truck = 57.5 + 5
Speed of the faster truck = 62.5 miles/hour
