SOLUTION: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 719.1 miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 6.9 mph faster than that of the second​ train, find the speeds of each.

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Question 1126455: The sum of the speeds of two trains is 719.1 miles per hour. If the speed of the first train is 6.9 mph faster than that of the second​ train, find the speeds of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y, their values
system%28x%2By=719.1%2Cx-y=6.9%29
Use Elimination Method.
Add the corresponding members, find x.
Subtract the corresponding members, find y.