SOLUTION: The speed of train A is 8mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 230 miles in the same time it takes Train B to travel to 270 miles. find the speed of each
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Question 468373: The speed of train A is 8mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 230 miles in the same time it takes Train B to travel to 270 miles. find the speed of each
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
230/(x-8)=270/x
230x=270(x-8)
230x=270x-2160
-40x=-2160
x=54 mph
x-8=46 mph
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