SOLUTION: Two trains going in opposite directiosn leave at the same time.Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In 5 hours the trains are 425 miles apart.Find the speed of each.

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Question 428013: Two trains going in opposite directiosn leave at the same time.Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In 5 hours the trains are 425 miles apart.Find the speed of each.




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Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
425/5=85 mph total
x+x+5=85
2x=80
x=40 mph
x+5=45 mph
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