SOLUTION: James left home and travelled towards the moumtains.Lisa left 2.1 hours later travelling 35 km/h faster in an effort to catch him. After 1.2 hours Lisa finally caught up with him.W

Question 729590: James left home and travelled towards the moumtains.Lisa left 2.1 hours later travelling 35 km/h faster in an effort to catch him. After 1.2 hours Lisa finally caught up with him.What was James average speed?
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James left home and travelled towards the moumtains.Lisa left 2.1 hours later travelling 35 km/h faster in an effort to catch him. After 1.2 hours Lisa finally caught up with him.What was James average speed?
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Let x = james average speed (km/h)
then
x+35 = lisa's average speed (km/h)
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1.2 hours = Lisa's driving time
1.2+2.1 = 3.3 hours = James' driving time
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our equation
1.2(x+35) = 3.3x
1.2x+42 = 3.3x
42 = 2.1x
42/2.1 = x
20 mph = x

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