Question

Stefan left school and traveled toward his
friend's house. Eugene left two hours later
traveling at 40 km/h in an effort to catch up
to Stefan. After traveling for three hours
Eugene finally caught up. What was
Stefan's average speed?

Answer 1

need help

Answer 2

Ok, ready to work toghether?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Ok.

First Stefan leaves right?
Then 2 hours pass by, then Eugene goes
drives for 3 hours.

If his velocity is 40 km/h and he drove 4 hours, how many Km did he travel?

Answer 5

sorry, he drove 3 hours

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

160

Answer 8

120 for 3 hour

Answer 9

actually 120
V=d/t
d=V*t
d= 40*3=120

Answer 10

ok, so if both of them started at the same place, we know they travelled the same distance

Answer 11

correct?

Answer 12

so Stefan's average speed is 40km/h?

Answer 13

So, the total time since stefan started the trip, is the first 2 hours plus the 3 hours eugene drove afterwards for a total of 5 hours

Answer 14

using the formula
V= distance / time
V= 120 km / 5 hours
V= ?

Answer 15

24

Answer 16

24

Answer 17

there you go

Answer 18

ok thank you