Question

Two​ trains, Train A and Train​ B, weigh a total of 378 tons. Train A is heavier than Train B. The difference of their weights is 210 tons. What is the weight of each​ train?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let,

Weight of train A = x

Weight of train B = y

x + y = 378 (1)

x - y = 210 (2)

Now,

On adding 1 and 2

x + y + x - y = 378 + 210

2x = 588

x = 588/2

x = 294 tons

From 1

294 + y = 378

y = 378 - 294

y = 84 tons

Answer 2

Answer:

Train A is 294 tons and Train B is 84 tons

Step-by-step explanation:

You can create a system of equations

A+B=378

A-B=210

Adding both would get

2A=588

2A/2=588/2

A=294

Now plug that in to the second equation (either is fine)

294-B=210

B=84

Check

294+84=378