SOLUTION: Practice Age word Problem Amber left the bookstore traveling 4 mph. Then, 2 hours later, Madison left traveling in the same direction at 8 mph. How long until Madison catches u

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Practice Age word Problem Amber left the bookstore traveling 4 mph. Then, 2 hours later, Madison left traveling in the same direction at 8 mph. How long until Madison catches u      Log On


   



Question 1175280: Practice Age word Problem
Amber left the bookstore traveling 4 mph. Then, 2 hours later, Madison left traveling in the same direction at 8 mph. How long until Madison catches up with Amber?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Amber traveled 4%28miles%2Fhour%29%282%29%28hours%29=8miles when Madison began. Madison was approaching Amber at speed of 8-4=4, miles per hour.

How much time, x for Madison to close the 8 mile distance?
4%2Ax=8
x=2