SOLUTION: Two trains going in opposite directions leave at the same time. Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In six hours the trains are 630 miles apart. Find the speed of each.

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Question 292227: Two trains going in opposite directions leave at the same time. Train B travels 5 mph faster than train A. In six hours the trains are 630 miles apart. Find the speed of each.
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b=a+5
6a+6b=630
a=50 b=55

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