Joe Fleet can jog at the rate of 8 mph. Ron Pack can hike carrying camping equipment at the rate of 4 mph. They leave from opposite ends of a 44-mile trail at t

Question

Joe Fleet can jog at the rate of 8 mph. Ron Pack can hike carrying camping equipment at the rate of 4 mph. They leave from opposite ends of a 44-mile trail at the same time. How far does Ron travel if he has 15 minutes to set up camp before Joe arrives?

Answer 1

d_Joe = 8t

d_Ron = 4(t + 0.25)       15 minutes is 0.25 hour

d_Joe + d_Ron = 44

8t + 4(t + 0.25) = 44

 

Can you solve for t and answer?