SOLUTION: Suppose two trains leave a station at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. One train travels 20 mph faster that the other. In 4.5 hours, the trains are 450 miles apart.

Question 844773: Suppose two trains leave a station at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. One train travels 20 mph faster that the other. In 4.5 hours, the trains are 450 miles apart. Find the speed of each train!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
___________________speed__________time_________distance
Train______________r______________4.5____________r*(4.5)
Other Train________r+20___________4.5___________(r+20)(4.5)
TOTAL__________________________________________450
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