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Question

Mateo leaves Paloma's house traveling 36 mph. Paloma leaves 15 min later trying to catch up to Mateo, going 48 mph. If they drive along the same route, how long will it take Paloma to catch Mateo?

Answer 1

d represents distance

t represents Mateo's time

 

d = 36t

d =48(t -- 0.25)    15 minutes is 0.25 hour

 

Can you solve for t and answer?