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Two trains depart Charlotte at the same time!

One train heads north at 60 mph. The other train heads south at 40 mph. After 4 1/2 hours, how far apart are the trains

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Answer:

The distance between them are increasing with 60+40=100 mph

In an hour distance between them are 100 mph

After 4,5 hours the distance will be 4,5 *100 miles= 450 miles

Explanation:

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