SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 85 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 95 miles per ho

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Question 380183: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 85 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 252 miles apart? Do not do any rounding.
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The two trains are moving away from each other.
train 1 speed = 85 mph
train 2 speed = 95 mph.
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combined speed = 190 mph
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distance = 252 miles
t=d/r
t=252/190
t = 1.32 hours
After 1.32 hours they will be 252 miles apart
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