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Solving a distance, rate, time problem using a linear equationEspanolTwo trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east. The westbound train travels at 105 miles per hour. The eastbound traintravels at 95 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to be 520 miles apart?Do not do any rounding.

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Given:

Two trains leave the station at the same time, one heading west and the other east.

Speed = Distance over the time

So, the time

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