A ship left a port and sailed east at the rate of 20mph.One hour later, a second ship left the same port at the rate of 25mph , also traveling east. In how many hours did the second ship overtake the first ship? Show all work?

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pokemon23 · Answer

i need someone to show work and explain it ..

anonymous · Answer

20*1+20x=25x 
:DD

anonymous · Answer

now explain what i wrote :P

pokemon23 · Answer

i don't know how you got that answer...

anonymous · Answer

20 (x+1) = 25 x

20x + 20 = 25x

5x = 20

x = 4

so it's four hours

anonymous · Answer

moneybird he don't know how to get this equation

anonymous · Answer

and i don't know how to explain

anonymous · Answer

First boat has 1hour more than the second boat

anonymous · Answer

you understand now? :D i think no

pokemon23 · Answer

well he said the train  has 1 more than the second boat so its like 20  sailed east at 20mph

anonymous · Answer

i said same didn't I? :D

pokemon23 · Answer

ya I was playing around with you