SOLUTION: Jimmy left home driving east three hours before Amanda. Amanda drove in the opposite direction going 35 mph faster than Jimmy for one hour after which time they were 160 miles ap

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Question 1098520: Jimmy left home driving east three hours before Amanda. Amanda drove in the opposite direction going 35 mph faster than Jimmy for one hour after
which time they were 160 miles apart. How fast did Jimmy drive?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4j+j+35=160
5j=125
j=25 mph