SOLUTION: A VW Bus leave Chicago at 3:00 a.m. Two hours later a Lamborghini leaves New York City traveling to Chicago. The Lamborghini is 3 times as fast as the VW Bus. They meet

Question 911847: A VW Bus leave Chicago at 3:00 a.m.
Two hours later a Lamborghini leaves New York City traveling to Chicago.
The Lamborghini is 3 times as fast as the VW Bus.
They meet four hours after the Lamborhini leaves New York City.

Taking in account the time change, which is further from New York City?

so fare this is what i think the answer is. x+3x+y=4
am i over thinking it or is this correct?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
VW Bus leave Chicago at 3:00 a.m.
Two hours later a Lamborghini leaves New York City traveling to Chicago.
The Lamborghini is 3 times as fast as the VW Bus.
They meet four hours after the Lamborhini leaves New York City.
Taking in account the time change, which is further from New York City?
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This does not make sense, when they meet, they are at the same point, so they are the same distance from either city,
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