document.write( "Question 322177: what is the answer to the speed of train A is 10 mph slower than the speed of train B .Train A travels 210 mph at the same time it takes Train B to travel 260 mph. Find the speed of each train. \n" ); document.write( "

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Rate*Time=Distance
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\n" ); document.write( "1. $\"Ra=Rb-10\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"Ra%2AT=210\"$
\n" ); document.write( "2. $\"Ra=210%2FT\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"Rb%2AT=260\"$
\n" ); document.write( "3. $\"Rb=260%2FT\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"210%2FT=260%2FT-10\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"210=260-10T\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"10T=50\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"T=5\"$ hr
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"Ra=210%2F5=42\"$ mph
\n" ); document.write( " $\"Rb=260%2F5=52\"$ mph
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