The speed of train A is 10 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 190 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 240 miles. Find the speed of each train.

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The speed of train A is 10 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 190 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 240 miles. Find the speed of each train.

The speed of train A is____mph.
 
The speed of train B is___mph.

 

The speed of train A is 10 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 190 miles
in the same time it takes train B to travel 240 miles. Find the speed of each train.
Transcribed Image Text:The speed of train A is 10 mph slower than the speed of train B. Train A travels 190 miles in the same time it takes train B to travel 240 miles. Find the speed of each train.
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