document.write( "Question 155764: Can you please help me with this word problem: At 7:00 am Joe starts jogging at 6mi/h. At 7:10 am Ken starts off after him. HOw fast must Ken run in order to overtake him at 7:30 am? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #114742 by checkley77(12844)    ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6*.5=20/60*x \n" ); document.write( "3=20x/60 \n" ); document.write( "20x=3*60 \n" ); document.write( "20x=180 \n" ); document.write( "x=180/20 \n" ); document.write( "x=9 mph is Ken's speed. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "  |