SOLUTION: My question is why does it seem to require the formula t=d/r (time =distance/rate) when I am asked to solve for the speed of each train? Which makes me want to use r=d/t... Than

Question 400432: My question is why does it seem to require the formula t=d/r (time =distance/rate) when I am asked to solve for the speed of each train? Which makes me want to use r=d/t...
Thanks,
Caressa
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, when you're solving for the speed of each train then you would use,

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