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Write a numerical expression that satisfies all of the following conditions. 1.)the only number used in the expression is 5 2.)at least one exponent other than 1 is used 3.)when the expression is evaluated, the answer is greater than 40 and less than 50

Two planes leave an airport at the same time, one flying east, the other flying west. the eastbound plane travels 20 mph slower. they are 1600 mi apart after 2 hr. find the speed of each plane.

Factor the expression using gcf 9b+45