document.write( "Question 1047812: Rachel left the science museum one hour before Jacob. They traveled in opposite directions. Jacob traveled at 80 km/h for three hours. After this time they were 480 km apart. What was Rachel's speed? \n" ); document.write( "
| Algebra.Com's Answer #663349 by ewatrrr(24785)     You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rachel left the science museum one hour before Jacob. \n" ); document.write( "Jacob traveled at 80 km/h for three hours \n" ); document.write( "in opposite directions: Add their Distances \n" ); document.write( "D = rt \n" ); document.write( "r is Rachel's speed \n" ); document.write( "r(4hr) + 80km/h(3hr) = 480km \n" ); document.write( "r = 240/4 = 60km/hr, Rachel's speed \n" ); document.write( "CHECKING: \n" ); document.write( "240km + 240 km = 480km CHECKS \n" ); document.write( " |