document.write( "Question 225678: A motorcycle traveling at 70 miles per hour overtakes a car traveling at 30 miles per hour that had a three-hour head start. How far from the starting point are the two vehicles? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #168319 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! car 30 mph with 90 mi lead \n" ); document.write( "bike overtake speed is 40 mph \n" ); document.write( "90/40=2.25 hrs to overtake \n" ); document.write( "2.25*40=90 miles from start \n" ); document.write( " |