SOLUTION: 26. Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?

Question 871076: 26. Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?

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Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
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let x= travel time of Martina
x-2=travel time of john
distance=travel time*speed
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24x=48(x-2)
24x=48x-96
24x=96
x=4
John will catch up with Martina ln 4 hrs at 1 PM
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