A www-awu.aleks.com/alek O EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES Solving a distance, rate, time problem using a rational equation A passenger train traveled 100 miles in the same amount of time it took a freight train to travel 80 miles. The rate of the freight train was 5 miles per hour slower than the rate of the passenger train. Find the rate of the passenger train. Rate of the passenger train: miles/hour 1II

A www-awu.aleks.com/alek O EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES Solving a distance, rate, time problem using a rational equation A passenger train traveled 100 miles in the same amount of time it took a freight train to travel 80 miles. The rate of the freight train was 5 miles per hour slower than the rate of the passenger train. Find the rate of the passenger train. Rate of the passenger train: miles/hour 1II

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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