SOLUTION: Two drivers leave Columbus heading west on I70 towards Indianapolis. The first one leaves at 7am, and travels at an average speed of 60mph. The second leaves at 8am and travels at

Question 840461: Two drivers leave Columbus heading west on I70 towards Indianapolis. The first one leaves at 7am, and travels at an average speed of 60mph. The second leaves at 8am and travels at an average speed of 65mph. How long will it take the second driver to catch up to the first one?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = time for the 65mph, 8AM driver to catch to the distance of the earlier, slower driver.

_________________speed___________time___________distance
early slow_______60_____________t+1____________
later fast_______65_____________t______________

Study this lesson: http://www.algebra.com/my/Uniform-Rates-Travel%3A-same-direction-but-different-travel-times-meet-when%3F.lesson?content_action=show_dev
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