SOLUTION: two trains leave the station at the same time from cities that are 450 miles apart, traveling toward each other on adjacent tracks. One train is traveling 20 miles per hour slower

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: two trains leave the station at the same time from cities that are 450 miles apart, traveling toward each other on adjacent tracks. One train is traveling 20 miles per hour slower       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 364628: two trains leave the station at the same time from cities that are 450 miles apart, traveling toward each other on adjacent tracks. One train is traveling 20 miles per hour slower than the other. they pass each other after 3 hours. find the speed of each train
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
450/3=150
x+x-20=150
2x=170
x=85 mph
x-20=65 mph