SOLUTION: Tony is 12 mile ahead of Laura on a jogging path. If Tony is running at 5 miles per hour, and Laura is running at 7 miles per hour, how long will it take Laura to catch up with T

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Question 809753: Tony is 12 mile ahead of Laura on a jogging path.
If Tony is running at 5 miles per hour, and Laura is running at 7 miles per hour, how long will it take Laura to catch up with Tony?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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7-5=2 mph
12/2=6 hours
5t+12=2t
12=2t
6=t