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Algebra.Com's Answer #563428 by TimothyLamb(4379)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! s = d/t \n" ); document.write( "d = st \n" ); document.write( "t = d/s \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "speed of A relative to B: \n" ); document.write( "s = 20 - 15 = 5 mph \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "distance traveled by B when A departs: \n" ); document.write( "d = 15*3 = 45 miles \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "time traveled by A when he catches B: \n" ); document.write( "t = 45/5 = 9 hours \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "distance traveled by A when he catches B: \n" ); document.write( "d = 20*9 = 180 miles \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Solve and graph linear equations: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/linear-equation-solver.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Solve quadratic equations, quadratic formula: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/quadratic-formula-solver.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Convert fractions, decimals, and percents: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/fraction-decimal-percent.php \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Calculate and graph the linear regression of any data set: \n" ); document.write( "https://sooeet.com/math/linear-regression.php \n" ); document.write( " |