document.write( "Question 259590: Carlos leaves Los Angeles on a cross-country car trip at 8:00 a.m. He averages 50 miles per hour. Juanita plans to take exactly the same route, but does not leave until 9:00 a.m. She averages 60 miles per hour. Develop a diagram or table to determine at what time Juanita will pass Carlos. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #191332 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! In 1 hour, from 0800 to 0900, Carlos has gone 50 miles. \n" ); document.write( "Juanita gains on him at 10 mph (60-50). \n" ); document.write( "She will pass him in 5 hours (50/10). \n" ); document.write( "0900 + 500 = 1400, or 2 PM. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "I see no need for a diagram or a table. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |