SOLUTION: Solve the following word problems. Be sure to show the equation you use for the solution. Science and medicine. Martina leaves home at 9 A.M., bicycling at a rate of 24 mi/h.

Question 86341: Solve the following word problems. Be sure to show the equation you use for the solution.
Science and medicine. Martina leaves home at 9 A.M., bicycling at a rate of 24 mi/h. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at the rate of 48 mi/h. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
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Martina leaves home at 9 A.M., bicycling at a rate of
24 mi/h. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at the rate of 48 mi/h. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
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Let t = J's traveling time
Then
(t+2) = M's traveling time
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We know that when J catches up with M, they will have traveled the same distance
Using this fact, write a distance equation: Dist = speed * time
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J's distance = M's distance
48t = 24(t+2)
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48t = 24t + 48
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48t - 24t = 48
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24t = 48
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t = 2 hrs, traveling time of J
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Time on the clock: 9 + 2 + 2 = 13 or 1 PM
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Check solution using distances (M's time is 4hr)
2*48 = 4*24
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