Two trains left a station on at the same time. One traveled north at a certain speed and the other traveled south at twice that speed. After 4 hours, the trains were 600 miles apart. How fast is was each train traveling?

Two trains left a station on at the same time. One traveled north at a certain speed and the other traveled south at twice that speed. After 4 hours, the trains were 600 miles apart. How fast is was each train traveling?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.4: Solve Mixture And Uniform Motion Applications

Problem 2.89TI: Pierre and Monique leave their home in Portland at the same time. Pierre drives north on the...

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