SOLUTION: 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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Question 100705: 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? Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! THE - IN FRONT OF THR 4 WAS A MISTAKE. THE ANSWER IS 4 HOURS.
SORRY!!!!
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24T=48(T-2)
24T=48T-96
24T=96
T=96/24
T=4 HOURS AFTER MARTINA STARTS THEY WILL MEET.
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