SOLUTION: Two trains going in opposite directions leave at the same time. Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In 7 hours the trains are 945 miles apart. Find the speed of each.
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Question 1022350: Two trains going in opposite directions leave at the same time. Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In 7 hours the trains are 945 miles apart. Find the speed of each.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If they leave the same time in opposite directions, then:
7A+7(A+5)=945
14A+35=945
14A=910
A=65
Train A travels at 65 mph, B travels at 70 mph!!!!!!!!!
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