SOLUTION: The first train is traveling north and the second train is traveling south 20 mph slower. After 2 hours, they are 180 miles apart. How fast is each train moving?
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Question 918993: The first train is traveling north and the second train is traveling south 20 mph slower. After 2 hours, they are 180 miles apart. How fast is each train moving?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r rate of faster train
D = rt, time is 2 hr
2r + 2(r-20) = 180mi
4r = 220
r =55mph, rate of faster train. Slower Train 35mph.
And...checking
110mi + 70mi = 180mi
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