SOLUTION: Ok, I've done all the surrounding problems, but this one I can't seem to figure out. Help is greatly appreciated! MOTION PROBLEM Martina leaves home at 9am, bicycling at a ra

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Question 39339This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Ok, I've done all the surrounding problems, but this one I can't seem to figure out. Help is greatly appreciated!
MOTION PROBLEM
Martina leaves home at 9am, bicycling at a rate of 24 mi/h. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at a rate of 48 mi/h. At what time will John catch up with Martina.
I know it's d=rt and I think it starts out like this
24x + 45(x-2) This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24X=48(X-2) OR 24X=48X-96 OR -24X=-96 OR X=96/24 OR X=4 HOURS
PROOF 24*4=96 MILES FOR MARTINA & 2*48=96 FOR JOHN.