SOLUTION: Willie left the science museum and
traveled toward the lake. Three hours
later Ryan left traveling 39 mph faster in
an effort to catch up to him. After two
hours Ryan finally c
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traveled toward the lake. Three hours
later Ryan left traveling 39 mph faster in
an effort to catch up to him. After two
hours Ryan finally c
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Question 1090206: Willie left the science museum and
traveled toward the lake. Three hours
later Ryan left traveling 39 mph faster in
an effort to catch up to him. After two
hours Ryan finally caught up. Find
Willie's average speed. Answer by rajagopalan(174) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Speed of Willie =x
Speed of Ryan=x+39
Distance Travelled by Willie=5x
Distance Travelled by Ryan=(x+39)*2
Both shoukd be equal to help Ryan catch up Willie
so
5x=(x+39)*2
5x=2x+78
5x-2x=78
3x=78
x=78/3=26
Willie bangs off with a speed of 26 KMPH
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Checking:
Distance Travelled by Willie=26*5=130
Distance Travelled by Ryan=(26+39)*2=65*2=130
So our answer should get us full credit.
Bravo!!!
