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Two trains leave towns 676 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels 13 mph slower than the other. If they meet in 4 hours, what is the rate of each train?

Answer :

Final answer:

One train is traveling at a rate of 91 mph and the other train is traveling at a rate of 78 mph.

Explanation:

Let's denote the rate of one of the trains as x mph. Since the other train is traveling 13 mph slower, its rate can be represented as x - 13 mph.

When the two trains travel towards each other, the total rate at which they cover the distance is the sum of their individual rates. Therefore, we have the equation:

x + (x - 13) = 676 / 4

Simplifying the equation, we get:

2x - 13 = 169

Adding 13 to both sides, we get:

2x = 182

Dividing both sides by 2, we find:

x = 91

Therefore, one train is traveling at a rate of 91 mph and the other train is traveling at a rate of (91 - 13) = 78 mph.

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