SOLUTION: Jose left the movie theater and traveled toward the mountains. Krystal left two hours later traveling at 60 mph in an effort to catch up to Jose. After traveling for three hours Kr

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Question 532797: Jose left the movie theater and traveled toward the mountains. Krystal left two hours later traveling at 60 mph in an effort to catch up to Jose. After traveling for three hours Krystal finally caught up. What was Jose's average speed?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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the distance that Krystal traveled in 3 hr is the same distance that Jose traveled in 5 hr

d = r * t

3 * 60 = 5 * x