Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Review - Page 405: 105

Answer

the speed of the faster train, $x_1$, is $ \dfrac{191}{3} \text{ }mph $ while the speed of the slower train, $x_2,$ is $ 45 \text{ }mph$

Work Step by Step

Let $x_1$ be the speed of the faster train and $x_2$ the speed of the slower train. Using $D=rt,$ then for the faster train, \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 382=x_1(6) \\ \dfrac{382}{6}=x_1 \\ x_1=\dfrac{\cancel2\cdot191}{\cancel2\cdot3} \\ x_1=\dfrac{191}{3} .\end{array} Using $D=rt,$ then for the slower train, \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 382-112=x_2(6) \\ 270=x_2(6) \\ \dfrac{270}{6}=x_2 \\ x_2=45 .\end{array} Hence, the speed of the faster train, $x_1$, is $ \dfrac{191}{3} \text{ }mph $ while the speed of the slower train, $x_2,$ is $ 45 \text{ }mph.$
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