SOLUTION: Bruce and Maria headed north at 11am at full speed. After 4 hours, Bruce was 16 miles ahead. What did Bruce consider full speed if Maria's speed was 16mph?

Question 145616: Bruce and Maria headed north at 11am at full speed. After 4 hours, Bruce was 16 miles ahead. What did Bruce consider full speed if Maria's speed was 16mph?
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Bruce and Maria headed north at 11am at full speed. After 4 hours, Bruce was 16 miles ahead. What did Bruce consider full speed if Maria's speed was 16mph?
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Let s = B's speed
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Write a distance equation: Dist = time * speed
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B's dist - M's dist = 16 mi
4s - 4(16) = 16
4s - 64 = 16
4s = 16 + 64
4s = 80
s =
s = 20 mph is B's speed
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Check solution:
4(20) - 4(16) = 16
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