SOLUTION: Train A leaves the station traveling at 82MPH. When train A is 1/4 Mile away, train B leaves traveling at 123MPH. At what distance will the two trains meet?
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Question 614156: Train A leaves the station traveling at 82MPH. When train A is 1/4 Mile away, train B leaves traveling at 123MPH. At what distance will the two trains meet? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 82x+.25=123x
another way to look at is that train b is gaining on train a 41 miles an hour
How long will it take it make up .25 miles at 41 miles an hour
x=0.00609756 hours
