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Question 155764: Can you please help me with this word problem: At 7:00 am Joe starts jogging at 6mi/h. At 7:10 am Ken starts off after him. HOw fast must Ken run in order to overtake him at 7:30 am?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6*.5=20/60*x
3=20x/60
20x=3*60
20x=180
x=180/20
x=9 mph is Ken's speed.