document.write( "Question 707426: A bus leaves Los Angeles traveling at 50 mi/hr. An hour later a car traveling on the same road leaves at 70 mi/hr to try and overtake the bus. How far from Los Angeles does the car overtake the bus? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #435694 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 50 mi lead \n" ); document.write( "20 mph overtake \n" ); document.write( "50/20=2.5 hrs \n" ); document.write( "2.5*50+50=175 miles \n" ); document.write( " |