Define variable- 4.5x
Equation - 15+ 4.5x =42
Solution- x=6
15+ 4.5x =42
4.5x = 27
X=6
Answer:
It took Jen 4 hours to catch up with Laura
Step-by-step explanation:
Gaining speed 45-30= 15 mph
Laura's head start 30×2=60 miles
Time for Jen to catch up 60÷15= 4 hours
In other words
30(t+2)= 45t
30t+60= 45t
60=45t-30t
60= 15t
t=4 hours
The best way to solve this problem is to graph all variables, velocity being the dependent variable (y-axis) and time being the independent variable (x-axis) . Since we are given two points for the two variables, we use the point-slope formula to get the slope which happens to be -1. We then use the standard form y = mx + b and substitute m with -1. Next we want to find b, we will again use the point slope formula now knowing m to be -1. we chose point 0 for time(x-axis) and at zero, we obtain a value of your b which happens to be +19. A line graph would better visualize my point. Cheers!
Answer: 2:3
Step-by-step explanation:
The fraction 12/18 is equivalent to 2/3.
