Here are three algebra-based motion problems:

### 1. **Two Cars Traveling Towards Each Other**
Two cars start from locations 500 miles apart and travel towards each other. One car travels at 60 miles per hour, and the other car travels at 40 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two cars to meet?

### 2. **A Train and a Car**
A train travels at 80 miles per hour and leaves a station 2 hours before a car traveling in the same direction at 120 miles per hour. How long after the car leaves the station will it take to catch up with the train?

### 3. **Boat Traveling Upstream and Downstream**
A boat can travel 30 miles downstream in 2 hours but takes 5 hours to travel the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the current, and what is the speed of the boat in still water?

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### 5 Related Questions:
1. How do you set up equations for motion problems involving two vehicles?
2. What is the role of relative speed in problems where objects move towards or away from each other?
3. How do you calculate the time taken in catching up problems?
4. How do upstream and downstream problems differ in algebraic setup?
5. Can you explain the concept of average speed in multiple-leg journeys?

### Tip:
When dealing with motion problems, remember that **distance = rate × time** is the foundational equation you can use to set up almost any problem.

Explore three algebra-based motion problems involving cars, trains, and boats. Learn how to solve problems using distance = rate × time, including concepts like relative speed and upstream/downstream motion. Suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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