SOLUTION: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 725.8 miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 10.2 mph faster than that of the second​ train, find the speeds of each.

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Question 1144558: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 725.8

miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 10.2

mph faster than that of the second​ train, find the speeds of each.
Answer by ikleyn(52884)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 725.8     (1)

x - y =  10.2     (2)

--------------------------------Add the two equations and see what will happen.


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