SOLUTION: the train from new brunswick to new york averages 60 mph while the return trip from new york to new brunswick averages 50mph. the round trip takes 3 hours. how many minutes does it

Question 886326: the train from new brunswick to new york averages 60 mph while the return trip from new york to new brunswick averages 50mph. the round trip takes 3 hours. how many minutes does it take for the train to travel from new brunswick to new york
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Variables implied in the data table:

___________rate________time________distance
b to y_____60___________x__________d
y to b_____50___________y__________d
TOTAL___________________3

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