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### Problem Statement
The question states:

- A train travels **132 km** at a certain average speed.
- It then travels **140 km** at an average speed that is **4 km/h faster** than the initial speed.
- The total time for the journey is **4 hours**.
- You are asked to determine:
  1. The **initial average speed**.
  2. The **time taken to cover each part of the journey separately**.

Let us solve step by step.

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### Let the initial average speed be \( x \, \text{km/h} \).

1. **Time for the first segment (132 km):**
   The time is calculated as:
   \[
   \text{Time}_1 = \frac{\text{Distance}_1}{\text{Speed}_1} = \frac{132}{x}
   \]

2. **Time for the second segment (140 km):**
   The average speed for this segment is \( x + 4 \, \text{km/h} \), so:
   \[
   \text{Time}_2 = \frac{\text{Distance}_2}{\text{Speed}_2} = \frac{140}{x + 4}
   \]

3. **Total time:**
   The total journey time is given as \( 4 \, \text{hours} \). Therefore:
   \[
   \frac{132}{x} + \frac{140}{x + 4} = 4
   \]

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### Solve for \( x \)
To solve:
\[
\frac{132}{x} + \frac{140}{x + 4} = 4
\]

Multiply through by \( x(x + 4) \) to eliminate denominators:
\[
132(x + 4) + 140x = 4x(x + 4)
\]

Expand:
\[
132x + 528 + 140x = 4x^2 + 16x
\]

Combine terms:
\[
4x^2 - 16x - 132x - 140x + 528 = 0
\]
\[
4x^2 - 288x + 528 = 0
\]

Simplify:
\[
x^2 - 72x + 132 = 0
\]

Solve using the quadratic formula:
\[
x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}
\]
Here, \( a = 1 \), \( b = -72 \), and \( c = 132 \). Substitute:
\[
x = \frac{-(-72) \pm \sqrt{(-72)^2 - 4(1)(132)}}{2(1)}
\]
\[
x = \frac{72 \pm \sqrt{5184 - 528}}{2}
\]
\[
x = \frac{72 \pm \sqrt{4656}}{2}
\]
\[
x = \frac{72 \pm 68.25}{2}
\]

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### Two solutions:
1. \( x = \frac{72 + 68.25}{2} = \frac{140.25}{2} = 70.125 \)
2. \( x = \frac{72 - 68.25}{2} = \frac{3.75}{2} = 1.875 \)

Since the speed must be reasonable for a train, \( x = 70.125 \, \text{km/h} \) is the valid solution.

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### Time for each segment:
1. Time for the first segment:
   \[
   \text{Time}_1 = \frac{132}{70.125} \approx 1.88 \, \text{hours}
   \]

2. Time for the second segment:
   \[
   \text{Time}_2 = \frac{140}{70.125 + 4} = \frac{140}{74.125} \approx 1.89 \, \text{hours}
   \]

Total time:
\[
\text{Time}_1 + \text{Time}_2 \approx 1.88 + 1.89 = 3.77 \, \text{hours} \, (\text{slightly less due to rounding errors}).
\]

Let me know if you'd like further clarification or another check! Here are 5 relative questions for practice:

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### Related Questions:
1. What is the total distance covered by the train in this journey?
2. If the total time was 5 hours instead of 4, what would the initial speed \( x \) be?
3. What is the average speed for the entire journey (considering both segments)?
4. What would be the time taken if the second segment’s speed was \( x + 8 \) instead?
5. How does the solution change if the distance of the second segment was 160 km instead of 140 km?

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### Tip:
When solving equations with fractions, always eliminate denominators by multiplying through by the least common denominator!

A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 132 km and then travels a distance of 140 km at an average speed of 4 km/h more than the initial speed. If it takes 4 hours to complete the whole journey, what was the initial speed? Determine the time taken by train to cover the distances separately.

This problem involves solving for the initial speed of a train traveling two different distances at different speeds, with a total journey time of 4 hours. The solution involves using algebra, quadratic equations, and the relationship between speed, distance, and time. Suitable for students in Grades 9-11.

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