SOLUTION: The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at 55 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 364 miles apart?

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Question 734744: The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at 55 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 364 miles apart?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are moving apart at the rate of +75+%2B+55+=+130+ mi/hr
+d+=+r%2At+
+364+=+130%2At+
+t+=+2.8+
+.8%2A60+=+48+
It takes the trains 2 hrs and 48 min