SOLUTION: Some bank robbers leave town speeding at 70mph. 10 mintues later police gave chase traveling at 78 mph. How long will it take the police to overtake the robbers?

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: Some bank robbers leave town speeding at 70mph. 10 mintues later police gave chase traveling at 78 mph. How long will it take the police to overtake the robbers? This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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70x=78(x-10)
70x=78x-780
78x-70x=780
8x=780
x=780/8
x=97.5 minutes they will be caught by the police.