Bill started west on road U.S. 50, riding a bicycle at an average rate of 9 mph. Four hours later Charles started after Bill on a motor cycle and overtook him in 2 hours. What was Charles' rate?

Which equation could be used to solve for Charles' rate if it is represented by x?
A.2x = 36
B.2x = 54
C.6x = 54

Question

Bill started west on road U.S. 50, riding a bicycle at an average rate of 9 mph. Four hours later Charles started after Bill on a motor cycle and overtook him in 2 hours. What was Charles' rate?

Which equation could be used to solve for Charles' rate if it is represented by x?
A.2x = 36
B.2x = 54
C.6x = 54

anonymous · Answer

In six hours the bike went fifty four miles because six times nine mph then the motorcycle started and in two of those six hours covered the same fifty four miles so two x equals fifty four

anonymous · Answer

thank you