Hi

D = r*t  Or D/r= t  

Note: John and Pat will be driving the same amount of time

Let x represent the distance Jon travels, then (440mi-x) will be Pat's distance. 



Cross mulitply to solve for x

28x = 60(440-x)

28x = 60*440 - 60x

88x = 60*440

x = 60*440/88

x = 300mi, distance Jon travels

300mi/60mph = 5hrs, the time it took them to meet



CHECKING OUR ANSWER

60MPH*5HR + 28MPH*5HR = 300MI + 140MI = 440MI 

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