document.write( "Question 662272: A train leaves New York for Boston, 200 miles away, at 3:00 P.M. and averages 40 mph. Another train leaves Boston for New York on an adjacent set of tracks at 4:00 P.M. and averages 40 mph. At what time will the trains meet? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #412072 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "New York & Boston, 200 miles apart
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document.write( "D = rt, total distance traveled by the two trains is 200mi
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document.write( " 40t + 40(t-1) = 200mi
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document.write( "   80t = 240
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document.write( "     t = 3hr, time traveled by train leaving at 3pm
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document.write( "trains will meet at 6pm
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document.write( "and...
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