The classic car-passing train problem ( really bad)

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The classic car-passing train problem involves a train moving at a constant speed of 28 m/s and a car initially 59 m behind it, traveling at 43 m/s with an acceleration of 5 m/s². To find the speed of the car as it passes the train, one must calculate the time it takes for the car to close the gap of 59 meters while accounting for its acceleration. The solution requires applying kinematic equations to determine the car's final speed at the moment it reaches the train.

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1. A train is moving parallel and adjacent to a highway with a constant speed of 28 m/s. Initially a car is 59 m behind the train, traveling in the same direction as the train at 43 m/s and accelerating at 5 m/s^2. What is the speed of the car just as it passes the train? Answer in terms of m/s.

If someone could please help me by explaining how to solve this problem I would very much appreciate it.
 
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