An Eastbound train (E) traveling 95 mph and a Westbound train (W) traveling 110 mph leave the same train station at different times. After 4 hours, they are 4 00 miles apart. Which system of linear equations can be used to determine the time that each of the trains has been traveling?

The system of linear equations that can be used to determine the time that each of the trains has been traveling is:

E + W = 4 Equation 1

95 E + 110W = 400  Equation 2

Hence,

An Eastbound train has been travelling for =  (E) = 2.67 hours

A Westbound train has been travelling for =  (W) = 1.33 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

An Eastbound train (E) traveling 95 mph and a Westbound train (W) traveling 110 mph leave the same train station at different times. After 4 hours, they are 4 00 miles apart. Which system of linear equations can be used to determine the time that each of the trains has been traveling?

Speed = Distance/Time

Distance = Speed × Time

Let the time

An Eastbound train =  (E)

A Westbound train =  (W)

E + W = 4 hours Equation 1

95mph × E + 110mph × W = 400 miles

95 E + 110W = 400 miles Equation 2

The system of linear equations that can be used to determine the time that each of the trains has been traveling is:

E + W = 4 Equation 1

95 E + 110W = 400  Equation 2

E = 4 - W

We substitute 4 - W for E in Equation 2

95 (4 - W) + 110W = 400  

380 - 95W + 110W = 400

Collect like terms

95W - 110W = 400 - 380

15W = 20

W = 20/15

W = 1.3333333333 hours

≈ 1.33 hours

E = 4 - W

E = 4 - 1.33 hours

E = 2.67 hours

Therefore,

An Eastbound train has been travelling for =  (E) = 2.67 hours

A Westbound train has been travelling for =  (W) = 1.33 hours

2nd one in the first row is correct