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Question 580262: The average speed of an express train is 14 miles per hour more than 1/3 the speed of a freight train. In two hours the express train travels the same distance as the freight rain in three hours. Find the average speed of each train. I need the answer before tomorrow! Please Help Me. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "The average speed of an express train is 14 miles per hour more than 1/3 the speed of a freight train"
___ e = (f / 3) + 14 ___ 2e = (2f / 3) + 28
"In two hours the express train travels the same distance as the freight rain in three hours
___ 2e = 3f
