SOLUTION: At the same time, two trains start toward each other on parallel tracks, 450 miles apart. Train A’s constant rate is 55 mph. Train B’s is 65 mph. How long before they pass each oth

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Question 1068873: At the same time, two trains start toward each other on parallel tracks, 450 miles apart. Train A’s constant rate is 55 mph. Train B’s is 65 mph. How long before they pass each other?

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At the same time, two trains start toward each other on parallel tracks, 450 miles apart. Train A’s constant rate is 55 mph. Train B’s is 65 mph. How long before they pass each other?
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When moving in opposite directions the speeds are added.
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d = r*t
t = d/r