what are malcom and ravi's maximum speeds?

Question

The average of their maximum speeds was 260km/h. If doubled, Malcolm's maximum speed would be 80km/h  more than Ravi's maximum speed.

Answer 1

Translation to formulas is the hard part of word problems.
First identify the quantities
Let m = Malcom’s max speed
Let r = Ravi’s max speed
Now write formulas that relate them.
m + r = 260
2m = r + 80
Now these are equations you probably already know how to solve for m and r.