A Pontiac Grand Am enters the turnpike traveling at 50mph. One-half hour later, a Ford Mustang enters the turnpike at the same location and travels in the same direction at 80mph. How long will it take for the Mustang to catch up to the Grand Am? When it catches up, how far will the two cars have traveled on the turnpike?

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A Pontiac Grand Am enters the turnpike traveling at 50mph. One-half hour later, a Ford Mustang enters the turnpike at the same location and travels in the same direction at 80mph. How long will it take for the Mustang to catch up to the Grand Am? When it catches up, how far will the two cars have traveled on the turnpike?

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