SOLUTION: Two joggers, one averaging 7 mph and one averaging 4 mph, start from a designated initial point. The slower jogger arrives at the end of the run 20 minutes after the other jogger.
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Question 904217: Two joggers, one averaging 7 mph and one averaging 4 mph, start from a designated initial point. The slower jogger arrives at the end of the run 20 minutes after the other jogger. Find the distance of the run.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x=4*(x+1/3)
7x=4x+4/3
3x=4/3
9x=4
x=4/9
7*4/9=28/9=3.1 miles
4*(4/9+1/6)=3.1 miles
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