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Question 101201: 2 passenger trains are traveling on the same track heading in opposite directions. the trains are currently 170 miles apart. the first train is going 9mph and the second train is going 8mph. in how many hours will these 2 trains meet and how far does each train travel? Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! First train:
rate = 9
time = t
distance = 9t
Second train:
rate = 8
time = t
distance = 8t
They both must travel 170 miles in order to close the distance between the two:
9t + 8t = 170
17t = 170
t = 10 hours
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