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Two train leave towns 1340 kilometers apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels 14 kmh slower than the other. If they meet in 5 hours. What is the rate of each train?

Solution

Solution

first trai n^{'} s speed : 127

second trai n^{'} s speed : 141

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x \cdot 5 + (x + 14) \cdot 5 = 1340

Solve for

x, x \cdot 5 + (x + 14) \cdot 5 = 1340 : x = 127

Find speed

first trai n^{'} s speed : 127

second trai n^{'} s speed : 141

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