document.write( "Question 215820: A passanger train speed is 60mi/h and a freight train speed is 40 mi/h. The passenger train travel same diastance in 1.5 h less time than the freight train. How long does each train take to make the trip? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #163048 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! D=RT \n" ); document.write( "D=60(T-1.5) \n" ); document.write( "D=40T \n" ); document.write( "60(T-1.5)=40T \n" ); document.write( "60T-90=40T \n" ); document.write( "60T-40T=90 \n" ); document.write( "20T=90 \n" ); document.write( "T=90/20 \n" ); document.write( "T=4.5 HOURS FOR THE FREIGHT TRAIN. \n" ); document.write( "4.5-1.5=3 hours for the passenger train. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "60*3=40*4.5 \n" ); document.write( "180=180 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |