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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 1 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 1

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Lilah is moving from Portland to Seattle. It takes her three hours to go by train. Mason leaves the train station in Portland and drives to the train station in Seattle with all Lilah’s boxes in his car. It takes him 2.4 hours to get to Seattle, driving at 15 miles per hour faster than the speed of the train. Find Mason’s speed and the speed of the train.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.5 Solve Uniform Motion Applications · Exercise 1

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