Question

Choose the correct answer.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance between Train 1 and Train 2=95 miles

Avg speed Train 1 = 45mph, avg speed Train 2=60mph

If both trains leave at the same time and travel toward each other but on parallel tracks, in how much time will their engines be opposite each other?

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Let t = travel time (in hrs) until they are opposite each other

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Like the hint said, when this happens the total distance traveled by both trains will be 95 mi.

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write a distance equation from this fact: Dist = speed * time

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Train 1 dist + train 2 dist = 95 mi

45t + 60t = 95

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105t = 95

t = 95%2F105

t = .90476 hrs

or

.90476 * 60 = 54.3 min

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Check solution by finding the total of the distances the two train travel

45(.90476) + 60(.90476) =

40.7 + 54.3 = 95 mi