SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per ho

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per ho      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 969366: Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be
374 miles apart?

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The eastbound train travels at 75 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 374 miles apart?
***
95+75=170 mph=speed at which the two trains are moving apart
travel time=distance/speed=374/170=2.2
How long will it take for the two trains to be 374 miles apart? 2.2 hrs