Two airplanes leave phoenix at the same time and fly in oppo
Two airplanes leave phoenix at the same time and fly in opposite directions. One plane travels 60 miles per hour faster than the other. After 2.5 hours they are 1700 miles apart. What is the rate of the slower plane?
Solution
One does X mph, the other x + 60 mph
 Total is thus 2X + 60 mph
 After 2.5 hours, they are 2.5(2X + 60) miles away, which is 1700
 5X + 150 = 1700
 5X = 1550
 x = 310 mph, the other does 370 mph

