SOLUTION: Bubba the bicyclist goes for a long distance ride. Three hours later, bubbette decides to bring him lunch, so she hops in her car and zooms down the road at a blistering 42 mph. If

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: Bubba the bicyclist goes for a long distance ride. Three hours later, bubbette decides to bring him lunch, so she hops in her car and zooms down the road at a blistering 42 mph. If      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 912734: Bubba the bicyclist goes for a long distance ride. Three hours later, bubbette decides to bring him lunch, so she hops in her car and zooms down the road at a blistering 42 mph. If it takes her an hour and a half to catch bubba, how fast was he riding?


Can you he'll me with this please , I got very confuse.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Stop the whining with "Can you he'll me with this please, I got very confuse."
Everyone here wants help.
(1.5+3)*x=42*1.5
4.5x=63
x=14
check
14*(3+1.5)=42*1.5
Notice that 14*3=42 and 4.5=3*1.5
14*4.5=42*1.5
63=63
ok