SOLUTION: Hi, I have been working on this problem all day, and still can't figure it out. I would appreciate any help, I have a test tomorrow, and there will probably be one like it. A m

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: Hi, I have been working on this problem all day, and still can't figure it out. I would appreciate any help, I have a test tomorrow, and there will probably be one like it.
A metra commuter train leaves Union Station in Chicago at 12 noon. Two hours later, and Amtrak train leaves on the same track, traveling at an average speed of 50 miles per hour faster than the Metra train. At 3 PM the Amtrak train is 10 miles behind the commuter train. How fast is each going?
Thank you,
Jodi
This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials

Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10=3X-1*50
10=3X-50
3X=10+50
3X=60
X=60/3
X=20 MILES PER HOUR FOR THE MATRA TRAIN
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