Distance Travel Word Problems

Question

Wes leaves home traveling at 45 mph. Two and a half hours ago later, Brad starts in the same direction at 40 mph. In how many hours will they be 150 miles apart.

Answer 1

Speed Time = Distance

Wes 45 t 45t

Brad 40 t-2.5 40(t-2.5)

45t - 40(t-2.5) = 150

45t - 40t+100 = 150

5t = 50

t = 10

When Wes has traveled 10 hours or a distance of 450 miles,

Brad has traveled for 7.5 hours or a distance of 300 miles