SOLUTION: Write a full solution for the following question. Vince left Trout Creek driving at 40km/h. Mike followed 2 hours later driving at 50km/h. How far down the road will Mike ov

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Question 104167: Write a full solution for the following question.

Vince left Trout Creek driving at 40km/h. Mike followed 2 hours later driving at 50km/h. How far down the road will Mike overtake Vince?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d=rt ... d=40(t) ... d=50(t-2) ... they meet when the distances are the same

40(t)=50(t-2) ... solve for t and substitute into one of the equations to find d