document.write( "Question 319290: A freight train travels at 30 mph. If the freight train is 300 miles ahead of an express train traveling at 55 mph, how long will the express train take to overtake the freight train? \n" ); document.write( "

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Rate*Time=Distance
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\n" ); document.write( "Freight Train: $\"Df=300%2B30%2At\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Express Train: $\"De=55t\"$
\n" ); document.write( "Find t when Df=De.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"300%2B30t=55t\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"25t=300\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"highlight%28t=12%29\"$ hours
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