Two trains leave stations 364 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 75 miles per hour while the other travels at 55 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?

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Two trains leave stations 364 miles apart at the same time and
travel toward each other. One train travels at 75 miles per hour
while the other travels at 55 miles per hour. How long will it take
for the two trains to meet?
Transcribed Image Text:Two trains leave stations 364 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 75 miles per hour while the other travels at 55 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?
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