Let v be Victoria's speed. Rachel's speed is v+5. Their closing rate(the speed they are approaching one another) is v + (v+5) = 2v + 5.
Distance = speed*time
119 miles = (2v+5)*(7 hours)
119 = 14v + 35
Solve for v.
Gus R.
asked • 12/10/14Question in description!!!!!
Victoria is 119 miles away from Rachael. They are traveling towards each other. If Rachael travels 5 mph faster than Victoria and they meet after 7 hours, how fast was each traveling?
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