SOLUTION: Train X is 6 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 230 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 260miles. Find the speed of each train.

Question 513871: Train X is 6 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 230 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 260miles. Find the speed of each train.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the speed of train B
Then = the speed of train A
Let = time for both trains
Train A:
(1)
Train B:
(2)
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(1)
Substitute (2) into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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From (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Train A travels 46 mi/hr
Train B travels 52 mi/hr
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