SOLUTION: At 8:00 am a train leaves a station and travels at a rate of 43mph. At 9:00 am a second train leaves the same station on the same track and travels in the direction of the first t

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: At 8:00 am a train leaves a station and travels at a rate of 43mph. At 9:00 am a second train leaves the same station on the same track and travels in the direction of the first t      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 908663: At 8:00 am a train leaves a station and travels at a rate of 43mph. At 9:00 am a second train leaves the same station on the same track and travels in the direction of the first train at a speed of 65 mph. At 10:00 am how far apart are the two trains?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hint: In two hours the first train has traveled 2 times 43, or 86 miles. In one hour, the second train has traveled 65 miles.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it