SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels 20 miles per hour faster than the westbound train. If the two tr

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Question 1094447: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels
20
miles per hour faster than the westbound train. If the two trains are
950
miles apart after
5
hours, what is the rate of the eastbound train?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28r%2Br%2B20%29%2A5=950
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10r%2B100=950
r%2B10=95
highlight%28r=85%29-----west-bound train