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The closing velocity is speed1 plus speed2, so the trains are moving toward each other at 250 mph.

2000/250 = 8.

The trains will meet in 8 hours.

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Q: If two trains are 2000 miles apart on the some track one travels east at a velocity of 150 mph the other travels west at a velocity of 100 mph how long will it take for them to meet?
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