SOLUTION: A train traveling at 30mph leaves for a certain town.Two hours later a bus traveling 40mph leaves for the same town and arrives at the same time as the train.If both the train and

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Question 522374: A train traveling at 30mph leaves for a certain town.Two hours later a bus traveling 40mph leaves for the same town and arrives at the same time as the train.If both the train and the bus traveled in a straight line, how far is the town from where they started
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = d / r

(d / 30) + 2 = d / 40

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