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A train left for Houston, and 5 hours later, a car traveling 74 mph tried catching up to the train. After

8 hours, the car caught up. What was the train's average speed?

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User Dsegleau
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Answer:

45.538 mph

Explanation:

v = d/t (velocity = distance/time)

74 mph = d/8

d = 592 miles


v_(train)=(592 miles)/(5+8 hours)

= 45.538 mph

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