SOLUTION: Steve,a cyclist, leaves the corner of first and maple on his bicycle and travels 9 mph. Two hours later his brother leaves from first and maple and comes after him on a moped trave

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Question 810681: Steve,a cyclist, leaves the corner of first and maple on his bicycle and travels 9 mph. Two hours later his brother leaves from first and maple and comes after him on a moped travelling 27 mph. How long will it take him to catch up with steve ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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in the intervening 2 hours Steve traveled 18 miles 2*9=18
27-9=18 mph gain
It will take the brother one hour to catch Steve.