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A train leaves New York for Boston, 200 miles away, at 3:00 P.M. and averages 70 mph. Another train leaves Boston for New York on an adjacent set of tracks at 4:00 P.M. and averages 55 mph. At what time will the trains meet? (Round to the nearest minute.)
9 years ago

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Steve
at time t hours after 3:00, the trains have gone

70t miles and 55(t-1) miles

when they meet,

70t + 55(t-1) = 200

Now, just find t and add it to 3:00
9 years ago
tina
5:04?
9 years ago
slim
Tina 5:02:24
8 years ago

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