document.write( "Question 899410: An eastbound train and a westbound train meet each other on parallel tracks heading in opposite directions. The eastbound train travels 4 miles per hour faster than the westbound train. After 2.5 hours, they are 300 miles apart. At what speeds are the two trains traveling? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "r is the rate of the slower train
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document.write( "(2.5hr)r + (2.5hr)(r+4) = 300
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document.write( "    5r + 10 = 300
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document.write( "    5r = 290
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document.write( "     r = 58mph, slower train.  faster train 62mph
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