SOLUTION: how would you solve, "Ryan left the science museum and drove south. Gabriella left three hours later driving 42 km/h faster in an effort to catch up to him. After two hours Gabriel

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Question 535778: how would you solve, "Ryan left the science museum and drove south. Gabriella left three hours later driving 42 km/h faster in an effort to catch up to him. After two hours Gabriella finally caught up. Find Ryan's average speed"

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r * t = d ___ the distances are equal

5R = 2(R + 42)