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A train leaves the station at 9:00 pm traveling east at 36 miles per hour. A second train leaves the station at 10:00 pm traveling west at 42 miles per hour. At what time will both trains have traveled the same distance?A.4:00 am.5:00 amC.6:00 amD.7:00 am

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A train leaves the station at 9:00 pm traveling east at 36 miles per hour. A second train leaves the station at 10:00 pm traveling west at 42 miles per hour. At what time will both trains have traveled the same distance?

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Let t equal the time that passed right after 10 PM.

42t = 36 (t + 1)

42t = 36t +36

6t = 36

t = 6 hours

Answer: 4 AM

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