SOLUTION: Train A is traveling at 70 mph Train B is west at 50 mph 300 miles apart. hurry please!

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Question 881598: Train A is traveling at 70 mph Train B is west at 50 mph 300 miles apart. hurry please!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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IF A is traveling east. That is trains are traveling in opposite directions...
D = rt
70t + 50t = 300mi
120t = 300mi
t = 2.5hrs, they will be 300mi apart