document.write( "Question 1173678: The speed of one train is 15 km/h greater than that of another train . Both trains leave at the
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document.write( "same time from stations 428 km apart . If they pass 4 h later , what is the speed of each train ? (Assume trains are going towards each other)
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Algebra.Com's Answer #798961 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! combined speed is x + x+15=2x+15 km/h \n" ); document.write( "428 km needs to be closed, and in 4 hours, they cover 8x+60 km\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "that sum, or 8x+60=428 \n" ); document.write( "8x=368 \n" ); document.write( "x=46 km/h for slower train \n" ); document.write( "x+15=61 km/h for faster train \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |