OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 41 · Algebra · Systems
Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 41
Solve Uniform Motion Applications Translate to a system of equations and solve.
Sarah left Minneapolis heading east on the interstate at a speed of 60 mph. Her sister followed her on the same route, leaving two hours later and driving at a rate of 70 mph. How long will it take for Sarah’s sister to catch up to Sarah?
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §5.4 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations · Exercise 41
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