SOLUTION: Train A leaves the station traveling at noon traveling 30 mph. Train B leaves the same station 2 hours later traveling in the same direction at 40 mph. At what time will train B ca

SOLUTION: Train A leaves the station traveling at noon traveling 30 mph. Train B leaves the same station 2 hours later traveling in the same direction at 40 mph. At what time will train B ca

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Question 447109: Train A leaves the station traveling at noon traveling 30 mph. Train B leaves the same station 2 hours later traveling in the same direction at 40 mph. At what time will train B catch train A?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30x+60=40x
60=10x
6=x
B will catch A six hours later, or at 8:00..
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