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document.write( "Train A and Train B are parallel to each other. Both trains leave the station at the same time.
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document.write( "Train A is traveling at 60 mph and passes the 1st station at 4:15 am
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document.write( "train B is traveling at 64 mph and passes the 1st station at 4:45am
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document.write( "At what time will train B catch up to Train A? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #304469 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 60x+30=64x \n" ); document.write( "x hours at 60 mph, plus a 30 mile head start, equals x hours at 64mph: \n" ); document.write( "60x+30=64x \n" ); document.write( "30=64x \n" ); document.write( "7.5=x \n" ); document.write( "The trains will catch up 7-1/2 hours later, or at 12:15 p.m..\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |