document.write( "Question 516334: A car left seattle traveling 45mph. A second car left from the same place one hour later on the same road traveling 60mph. How long will it take the second car to catch up with the first car. Which of these is the correct second eqaution for the problem? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #344343 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! A car left seattle traveling 45mph. A second car left from the same place one hour later on the same road traveling 60mph. How long will it take the second car to catch up with the first car. Which of these is the correct second eqaution for the problem? \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "The 1st car is 45 miles ahead when the 2nd car starts. \n" ); document.write( "The 2nd car gains on the 1st at 15 mi/hr (60-45) \n" ); document.write( "45/15 = 3 hours to catch up.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |