SOLUTION: A freight train leaves a station travelling a constant speed of 30 miles per hour (mph). A passenger train leaves at the same time and travels at a constant speed of 35 mph. In how
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Question 757037: A freight train leaves a station travelling a constant speed of 30 miles per hour (mph). A passenger train leaves at the same time and travels at a constant speed of 35 mph. In how many hours will the trains be 15 miles apart? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A freight train leaves a station travelling a constant speed of 30 miles per hour (mph). A passenger train leaves at the same time and travels at a constant speed of 35 mph. In how many hours will the trains be 15 miles apart?
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They separate at 5 mi/hr (35 - 30)
15/5 = 3 hours
