SOLUTION: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 719.1 miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 6.9 mph faster than that of the second​ train, find the speeds of each.
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Question 1126455: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 719.1 miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 6.9 mph faster than that of the second train, find the speeds of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and y, their values
Use Elimination Method.
Add the corresponding members, find x.
Subtract the corresponding members, find y.
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