SOLUTION: A train leaves NYC for Buffalo, 630 km away, at an average rate of 68 Km/h. At the same time a train leaves buffalo for NYC at an average rate of 58 Km/h. In how many hours will th

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Finance -> SOLUTION: A train leaves NYC for Buffalo, 630 km away, at an average rate of 68 Km/h. At the same time a train leaves buffalo for NYC at an average rate of 58 Km/h. In how many hours will th      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 53188: A train leaves NYC for Buffalo, 630 km away, at an average rate of 68 Km/h. At the same time a train leaves buffalo for NYC at an average rate of 58 Km/h. In how many hours will they pass each other?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
DISTANCE 630 EQUALS RATE TIMES TIME HERE THE TIME IS THE UNKNOWN (X)
630=68X+58X OR 126X=630 OR X=5 HOURS THE TWO TRAINS WILL HAVE TRAVELED 630KM.