Question

Kirk's average driving speed is 7 kilometers per hour faster than Thor's. In the same length of time it takes Kirk to drive 450 kilometers, Thor drives only 408 kilometers. What is Kirk's average speed?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 816 kilometers per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Distance traveled by Kirk = 450km

Distance traveled by Thor = 408 km

Let the average driving speed of Thor be x.

Translating the word problem into an algebraic equation;

k = x + 6

We know that the time taken to cover a distance by an object with speed is given by the formula;

Time = distance/speed

Substituting into the equation, we have;

408/x = 405/x + 6

Cross-multiplying, we have;

408*(x + 6) = 405*x

408x + 2448 = 405x

408x - 405x = 2448

3x = 2448

x = 2448/3

x = 816 kilometers per hour.