Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 4 - Section 4.4 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 320: 30

Answer

eastbound train: 40 mph westbound train: 80 mph

Work Step by Step

westbound = 2* eastbound total distance =150 miles total time = 1.25 hours 150 miles/1.25 hours = 120 mph $x+2x=120$ $3x=120$ $3x/3=120/3$ $x=40$ $x=40$ $2*x=40*2$ $2x=80$
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