Two cars traveled equal distances in different amounts of time. Car A traveled the distance in 2 h, and Car B traveled the dista

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Two cars traveled equal distances in different amounts of time. Car A traveled the distance in 2 h, and Car B traveled the dista

nce in 1.5 h. Car B traveled 15 mph faster than Car A. How fast did Car B travel? (The formula R·T=D , where R is the rate of speed, T is the time, and D is the distance can be used.) Enter your answer for the box.

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2 answers:

Vilka [71] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-03T20:31:28+03:00

Vilka [71]3 years ago

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B=60mph + A=2mph do a+b=62mph

irakobra [83] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-03T19:26:30+03:00

irakobra [83]3 years ago

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Answer: Car B traveled 60 mph.

Step-by-step explanation:

A= B-15

A: (B - 15)(2 hr)=D

B: (B)(1.5)=D

Since B and A traveled the same distance you can plug in 1.5B for D.

2B - 30 = 1.5B

-1.5B +30 = -1.5B

——————+30—

2(0.5B) = 2(30)

B = 60 mph