SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The westbound train travels at 85 mile

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Question 1094453: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at
95
miles per hour. The westbound train travels at
85
miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be
432
miles apart?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Opposite directions --> Add the speeds.
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d = r*t
t = d/r

Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, unknown time
95x%2B85x=432