How do you solve these types of problems.?
Martina leaves home at 9.A.M., bicycling at a rate of 24mi/h. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at the rate of 48mi/h. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
The basic formula is
distance= speed*time
However, remember that if some time is later than t, then that time is t-a, where a is the time later.
The distance they go is the same.
distance=24*time
distance=48(time-2)
solve for time. Add 9 am to get the clock (24 hour time).
We will be happy to critique your work.
what does all this mean?
leah--Please post it if you have a question.
Martina leaves home at 9 A.M., bicycling at a rate of
24 mi/h. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at the rate of 48 mi/h. At what time
will John catch up with Martina?