SOLUTION: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 725.6 mph. If the speed of the first train is 8.4 mph faster than the second train find the speeds eash.

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Question 833680: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 725.6 mph. If the speed of the first train is 8.4 mph faster than the second train find the speeds eash.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39799) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y the speeds.
x%2By=725.6 and x=y%2B8.4 exactly according to the description.

%28y%2B8.4%29%2By=725.6
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