SOLUTION: Henry and Jerome are having a race to see who is the fastest. They have previously had their speeds calculated in gym class and found out that Henry travels at 2.5 meters per seco

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Question 1103949: Henry and Jerome are having a race to see who is the fastest. They have
previously had their speeds calculated in gym class and found out that Henry travels at 2.5 meters per second and Jerome travels at 2 meters per second. If Henry gives Jerome a 15 meter head start, how long will it take for Henry to catch up to Jerome? Use a table, graph, or equation to solve.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.5-2=0.5 meters per second

Initial distance between them given as 15 meters.

%280.5%29x=15
x=15%2F0.5
x=30-------------30 seconds