SOLUTION: If I leave my house at 9am at 65mph and my spouse leaves at 10:30 am at 90 mph. How far from the home will my spouse over take me?

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Question 448660: If I leave my house at 9am at 65mph and my spouse leaves at 10:30 am at 90 mph. How far from the home will my spouse over take me?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5(65)+65x=90x
97.5+65x=90x
97.5=25x
x=3.9
90x=351 miles before your spouse overtakes you..