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Question 1098041: A train left the train station at 4 a.m. travelling 30 miles per hour.At
6 a.m., an express train travelling 50 miles per hour left the same station. When did the express train overtake the train?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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                 SPEED      TIME      DISTANCE
TRAIN              30        x+2         d
EXPRESSTRAIN       50         x          d


highlight_green%2830%28x%2B2%29=50x%29
Solve and add x to "6 a m".

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highlight%28x=3%29
When overtake: 9AM