SOLUTION: Jose left the airport and traveled toward the mountains. Kayla left 2.1 hours later traveling 35 mph faster in an effort to catch up to him. After 1.2 hours Kayla finally caught up
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Question 448224: Jose left the airport and traveled toward the mountains. Kayla left 2.1 hours later traveling 35 mph faster in an effort to catch up to him. After 1.2 hours Kayla finally caught up. Find Jose's average speed.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2.1+1.2)x=1.2(x+35)
3.3x=1.2x+42
2.1x=42
x=20
Jose traveled at 20 mph. Kayla traveled at 55 mph..
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