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Train A is 12 mph slower than train B. Train A travels 230
miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 290 miles.
Find the speed of each train.

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  1. Train A is 23/29 as fast as train B.

    Va/Vb = 23/29
    Va = Vb -12
    (23/29)Vb -Vb = -12
    (6/29)Vb = 12
    Vb = 58 mph
    Va = 46 mph

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