Question 1020316: wo trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels
14
miles per hour slower than the eastbound train. If the two trains are
750
miles apart after
5
hours, what is the rate of the westbound train?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east.
The westbound train travels 14 miles per hour
slower than the eastbound train.
If the two trains are 750 miles apart after 5
hours, what is the rate of the westbound train?
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eastbound rate:: x mph
westbound rate:: x - 14 mph
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Combined rate:: 2x-14 mph
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Solve for "x"::
750/(2x-14) = 5
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750 = 10x - 70
10x = 830
x = 83 mph
x-14 = 69 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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