SOLUTION: carl jogs 4 km/h faster than barbara walks. at noon carl jogged straight west and barbara walked straight east from the same point. two hours later they were 32km apart what were c

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Question 448222: carl jogs 4 km/h faster than barbara walks. at noon carl jogged straight west and barbara walked straight east from the same point. two hours later they were 32km apart what were carl and barbaras rates
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(x+4)=32
2x+2x+8=32
4x=24
x=6
Barbara walks 6 mph. Carl jogs at 10 mph..

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