SOLUTION: The speed of train A is 18 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 200 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 290 miles. Find the speed of each train

Question 463595: The speed of train A is 18 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 200 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 290 miles. Find the speed of each train
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Okay, as per given:

So,

Standard Eq'n for
Therefore,
= ---> Eqn 1
where, in "T" time

Also, = ---> Eqn 2
where, in "T" time.

Since T is the same, we can cancell it. Equating the 2 Eqns:

---->
Speed of Train B

For Tran A:

Check:

, oks.

Thank you,
Jojo
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