SOLUTION: A tight end can run the 100 yard dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do it in 10 seconds. The tight end catches a pass at his own 20 yard line with the defensive back at the 1

Question 347702: A tight end can run the 100 yard dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do it in 10 seconds. The tight end catches a pass at his own 20 yard line with the defensive back at the 15 yard line. If no players are nearby, at what yard line will the defensive back catch up to the tight end?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the tight end runs x yd in the SAME TIME that the defensive back runs x+5 yd

[x / (100/12)] = [(x+5) / (100/10)]
RELATED QUESTIONS
A tight end can run the 100 yard dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do it in 10... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

Football Word Problem A tight end can run the 100-yard dash in 12 seconds. A... (answered by ikleyn)

A tight end can run the 100-yard dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do it in 10... (answered by ikleyn,MathTherapy,greenestamps,math_tutor2020)

A tight end can run the 100 yard dash in 20 seconds A defensive back can do it in 15... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

A tight end can run the 100 yard dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do it in 10... (answered by josmiceli)

#37 Football: A tight end can run the 100-yd dash in 12 seconds. A defensive back can do (answered by gonzo)

Dick can run the 440 yard dash in 55 seconds, and Jack can run it in 88 seconds. How... (answered by CharlesG2)

Dick can run the 440 yard dash in 55 seconds, and Jack can run it in 88 seconds. How... (answered by macston)

A tight end scored 6 touchdowns in 14 games. Find the ratio of touchdowns per... (answered by checkley77)