Word Problem

Question

A train leaves New York for Boston, 200 miles away, at 4:00 P.M. and averages 75 mph. Another train leaves Boston for New York on an adjacent set of tracks at 3:00 P.M. and averages 50 mph. At what time will the trains meet? (Round to the nearest minute.)

Answer 1

d_{slow train} = 50t

d_{fast train} = 75(t - 1)

distances are equal

 

50t = 75(t - 1)

 

Can you solve for t and answer?