Two trains leave stations 432 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One train travels at 80 miles per hour while the other travels at 100 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two trains to meet?

The trains will meet in 2.4 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

To cover 432 miles at 180mph: 432mi/180mph=2.4 hours

5x+40

5(x + 8)

7x - 49

7(x - 7)

18x + 9

9(2x + 1)

15x - 10

5(3x - 2)

step-by-step explanation:

for number one all you have to do is factor 5 out of 5x + 40

for number 2 factor 7 out of 7x - 49

for number three factor 9 out of 18x + 9

for number four factor 5 out of 15x - 10