Question

Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading east and the other west. The eastbound train travels at 95 miles per hour. The westbound train
travels at 85 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 432 miles apart?
Do not do any rounding.

Answer 1

Answer: 2.4 hours

Explanation:

85x + 95x = 432

To solve you combine like terms. The like terms are 85x and 95x

85x + 95x = 180x

Now you have

180x = 432

Now divide by 180

432 divided by 180 is 2.4

X= 2.4

I think that’s how you do it