SOLUTION: On the interstate, Kyle has a 20 mile head start on a trip to Chicago. If Kyle maintains a speed of 62mph and Jessica maintain a speed of 68mph, how long doe it take Jessica to cat

Question 481277: On the interstate, Kyle has a 20 mile head start on a trip to Chicago. If Kyle maintains a speed of 62mph and Jessica maintain a speed of 68mph, how long doe it take Jessica to catch Kyle?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
On the interstate, Kyle has a 20 mile head start on a trip to Chicago. If Kyle maintains a speed of 62mph and Jessica maintain a speed of 68mph, how long doe it take Jessica to catch Kyle?
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Jessica's speed with respect to Kyle is 6 mph (68 - 62).
20/6 = 10/3 hours to catch Kyle

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