SOLUTION: 2 joggers, 1 averaging 9 mph and 1 averaging 6 mph, start from a designated initial point. The slower jogger arrives at the end of the run 40 minutes after the other jogger. Find t
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Question 912730: 2 joggers, 1 averaging 9 mph and 1 averaging 6 mph, start from a designated initial point. The slower jogger arrives at the end of the run 40 minutes after the other jogger. Find the distance of the run.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find help in these lessons although not exactly the same form as your question:
http://www.algebra.com/my/Uniform-Rates-Travel%3A-Two-Speeds-Differ-by-Constant-Same-Distance.lesson?content_action=show_dev
and
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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