SOLUTION: One train left the station heading due west at 40 mph. A second train left the station 2 hours later heading east at 50 mph. How long after the second train left until both trains

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Question 1093062: One train left the station heading due west at 40 mph. A second train left the station 2 hours later heading east at 50 mph. How long after the second train left until both trains are the same distance from the station?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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                 SPEED        TIME        DISTANCE

Going West        40          t+2           d

Going East        50           t            d


For rate R, time T, distance D, travel rate relationship equation is RT=D.

Same unknown distance d for both trains.
40%28t%2B2%29=50t
Solve for t.