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They are separating at the rate of (70/2) = 35 miles per hour, so that's the sum of their speeds.

S + (S+5) = 35

2S + 5 = 35

2S = 30

S = 15

S+5 = 20

Their rates are 15 mph and 20 mph.

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Q: Two bicyclists ride in opposite directions The speed of the first bicyclist is 5 miles per hour faster than the second After 2 hours they are 70 miles apart What are their speeds?
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