SOLUTION: train A is 18mph faster than train B. Train A travels 250 miles at the same time as train B travels 160 miles. I need to find the speed of each train. I dont need an answer, just

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Question 414604: train A is 18mph faster than train B. Train A travels 250 miles at the same time as train B travels 160 miles. I need to find the speed of each train.
I dont need an answer, just an equation because i am stuck.
Found 2 solutions by mananth, Alan3354:
Answer by mananth(16949) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Train B speed = xmph---- 160 miles
Train A= x+18 mph ----250 miles
250/(x+18)= 160/x

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = rt
Train A:
250 = (r+18)t
t = 250/(r+18)
Train B:
160 = rt
t = 160/r
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250/(r+18) = 160/r