SOLUTION: Dan and Jim are driving to the same destination. Dan drives 45mph and leaves 6 minutes ahead of Jim. Jim drives 58mph. How much time will it take Jim to catch up to Dan.

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Question 725835: Dan and Jim are driving to the same destination. Dan drives 45mph and leaves 6 minutes ahead of Jim. Jim drives 58mph. How much time will it take Jim to catch up to Dan.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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45(x+.1)=58x
45x+4.5=58x
4.5=13x
4.5/13=x
.34 =x
about 21 minutes