SOLUTION: Train A leaves station headed for the end of the 12 mile line at 55 mph. Train B leaves the other end headed on a parrellel route and heads at 65mph. how many minutes will it be b

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Question 223450: Train A leaves station headed for the end of the 12 mile line at 55 mph. Train B leaves the other end headed on a parrellel route and heads at 65mph. how many minutes will it be before the trains pass on another. What is the equation?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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approaching speed is 65+55=120 mph
12/120=.00833 hrs=.5 min