SOLUTION: Two trains leave at the same time, one headed west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. The eastbound travels at 85 miles per hour. How long will i

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Question 1144474: Two trains leave at the same time, one headed west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. The eastbound travels at 85 miles per hour. How long will it take for two trains to be 192 miles apart?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Opposite directions, distance increasing

%2875%2B85%29x=192
x=192%2F160
x=1.2
1 hour 12 minutes