SOLUTION: Need help! Two trains leave Houston at the same time. One travels west to 70 miles per hour, and the other travels east at 65 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 1350 m

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Question 839027: Need help!
Two trains leave Houston at the same time. One travels west to 70 miles per hour, and the other travels east at 65 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 1350 miles apart?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
D = rt
Let t represent In how many hours will they be 1350 miles apart
70mph%2At+%2B+65mph%2At+=+1350mi
t%2870mph%2At+%2B+65mph%29+=+1350mi
t+=+1350mi%2F135mph+=+highlight%2810hrs%29