SOLUTION: Two trains start at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One train travels at 65 mi/h and the other train travels at 75mi/h. In how many hours will they be 490 mi apart
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Question 353862: Two trains start at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One train travels at 65 mi/h and the other train travels at 75mi/h. In how many hours will they be 490 mi apart?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Let t be the time each train travels going in opposite directiosn.
d = r*t
.
question states
65t + 75t = 490mi
.
140t = 490mi
t = 3.5 hr
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