SOLUTION: At the same time, two trains start toward each other on parallel tracks, 450 miles apart. Train A’s constant rate is 55 mph. Train B’s is 65 mph. How long before they pass each ot

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Question 247095: At the same time, two trains start toward each other on parallel tracks, 450 miles apart. Train A’s constant rate is 55 mph. Train B’s is 65 mph. How long before they pass each other?

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
55+65=120
450/120=3.75 hrs = 3h 45m
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Ed

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