SOLUTION: A train leaves a station going east at 60mph another leave the same station goin south at 50 mph. How far apart are the trains at the end of three hours?
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Question 942625: A train leaves a station going east at 60mph another leave the same station goin south at 50 mph. How far apart are the trains at the end of three hours? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A train leaves a station going east at 60mph another leave the same station goin south at 50 mph. How far apart are the trains at the end of three hours?
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East distance:: 3*60 = 180 miles
South distance: 3*50 = 150 miles
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Ans:: d = sqrt[180^2+150^2] = 234.31 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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