document.write( "Question 1172979: A train leaves Kansas City for a nearby city at 8:15 pm, averaging 90 mph.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #798132 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( " Let t represent time nearby town train travels prior to meeting  
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document.write( "Note:  10:45 - 8:15 = 2.5 hrs  additional time time KC train travels
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document.write( "90(t+ 2.5) +  120t  = 4215                
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document.write( "210t = 3990
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document.write( "t = 19 hr  time nearby town train travels prior to meeting 
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document.write( "Left at 10:45 pm
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document.write( "19hr later...  1:15 to midnite + 17 3/4  = 19hr 
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document.write( "Trains meet at 5:45pm the next day
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