SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels 10 miles per hour faster than the eastbound train. If the two tr

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Question 909929: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels
10
miles per hour faster than the eastbound train. If the two trains are
450
miles apart after
3
hours, what is the rate of the westbound train?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the slower train
D=rt
3x + 3(x+10) = 450
6x = 420
x = 70mph,the slower train. Faster train 80mph
and checking
210mi + 240mi = 450mi