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Since Vivian's speed is unknown, it will be substituted with a variable, therefore,

Let Vivian's speed = xmph

Noelle's speed is also unknown, but according to the question, Noelle's speed is 5 times more than
Vivian's speed, therefore,

Noelle's speed = 5 *x = 5(x)mph

Before we go further, we need to calculate the relative speed of both parties which will be very
important in course of determining their individual speeds, therefore,

Relative Speed = Vivian's speed + Noelle's speed, (x + 5(x)) = 6(x)mph

Distance between them after 8 hours = 136miles

Therefore, Time = 8 hours

In order to calculate their individual speeds, the formula below is necessary,

Relative Speed = Distance/Time

Relative Speed = 6(x)mph

Distance = 136miles

Time = 8 hours

Therefore, 6(x) = 136/8

6(x) = 17

x = 17/6

x = 2.8333333 ~ 2.833mph

Therefore, Vivian's Speed = 2.833mph

Since Noelle' speed = 5(x)mph, therefore,

Noelle's speed = 5(2.833)mph = 14.165mph

(mph stands for Miles Per Hour)

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