SOLUTION: A train leaves a city heading west and travels at 50 mph. Three hours later, a second train leaves from the same place and travels in the same direction at 65 miles per hour. How
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Question 369862: A train leaves a city heading west and travels at 50 mph. Three hours later, a second train leaves from the same place and travels in the same direction at 65 miles per hour. How long will it take for the second train to overtake the first train?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rate*Time=DIstance
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In the 3 hours, Train 1 has traveled,
miles
Train 1's distance is,
Train 2's distance is,
Find when
hours.
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