Question

From stations A and B, the distance between which is 910 mi,

Answer 1

Answer:

The slowest train goes at 86 mph and the fastest train goes at 96 mph.

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance and Speed

Assume x is the speed of the slowest train, therefore the speed of the fastest train is x+10.

The distance is calculated as:

d = vt

Where v is the speed and t is the time.

The distance traveled by each train in 5 hours is:

Slowest: 5x

Fastest: 5(x+10)

The sum of both distances is 910 miles:

5x + 5(x + 10) = 910

Operating:

5x + 5x + 50 = 910

10x = 910 - 50 = 860

x = 860/10

x = 86

The slowest train goes at 86 mph and the fastest train goes at 96 mph.