document.write( "Question 1031624: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at
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document.write( "95\r
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document.write( " miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
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document.write( " miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be
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document.write( "Do not do any rounding
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Algebra.Com's Answer #646305 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Add the two speeds together \n" ); document.write( "= 180 \n" ); document.write( "Divide distance by 180 \n" ); document.write( "216/180 = 1.2 = 1 hour 12 minutes \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "Eastbound train: Distance = Time x Speed \n" ); document.write( "Eastbound = 114 miles \n" ); document.write( "West bound train: Distance = Time x Speed \n" ); document.write( "Westbound = 102 miles. \n" ); document.write( "Added together = 216 miles. \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-) \n" ); document.write( " |