SOLUTION: Given: d = rt, where "d" is distance, "r is rate, and "t is time. A jeep leaves point A and travels due east an an average speed of 40 mi/hr. A sports car leaves the same

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Question 874420: Given: d = rt, where "d" is distance, "r is rate, and "t is time.
A jeep leaves point A and travels due east an an average speed of
40 mi/hr. A sports car leaves the same point 4 hours later
traveling the same course at an average speed of 80 mi/hr. When
will the sports car catch up to the jeep?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(40mph)t = (80mph)(t-4hr)
40t = 80t - 320
320 = 40t
8hr = t