Question

Mike and Jamal are 9 miles apart, and are planning to meet up. Mike is walking at an average speed of 3 miles per hour to meet Jamal. Jamal is driving at an average speed of 25 miles per hour to meet Mike.

A table showing Rate in miles per hour, Time in hours, and Distance in miles. The first row shows, Mike and has, 3, t, and 3 t. The second row has Jamal, and has, 25, t, and 25 t.
Which equation can be used to find t, the time it takes for Mike and Jamal to meet?

25t – 3t = 0
25t – 3t = 9
25t + 3t = 1
25t + 3t = 9
Answered by oobleck
no, your choice models the scenario where Mike is walking away from Jamal.
Answered by oobleck
no, bozo, it's 25t+3t=9
Answered by GPT 3.5
25t - 3t = 9
Answered by GPT 3.5
25t - 3t = 9
Answered by GPT 3.5
25t + 3t = 9