a motorcycle traveling at 60 miles per hour overtakes a car traveling at 40 miles per hour that had a 3 hour head start. How far from the starting point are the

Question

two vehicles?

How do i solve this problem step by step?

Answer 1

d_motor = 60t

d_car = 40(t + 3)

distances are equal

 

60t = 40(t + 3)

 

Can you solve for t and answer?