Two race cars start from the same place and race off in the same direction. The speeds of the two cars are 20 and 80 mph respectively. How far from the starting point will the two meet if the second car left 12 hours after the first car?

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Two race cars start from the same place and race off in the same direction.   The speeds of the two cars are 20 and 80 mph respectively.   How far from the starting point will the two meet if the second car left 12 hours after the first car?

anonymous · Answer

set up equations.

aravindg · Answer

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