Gary has walked 305 meters, and continues at a rate of 1 meter per second. Mary has walked 113 meters, and continues at a rate of 3 meters per second. In how many seconds will they have traveled the same distance?

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anonymous · Answer

distance = rate x time
distance for gary = 305 +1t
distance for Mary is 113 + 3t
if u want them to have the same distance set the equation to each other and and get t (it is in seconds)
305 +t=113 +3t