Question

Steve travels 4 times as fast as Fred. Traveling in opposite directions, they are 105 miles apart at 3 hours find the rates of travel
I know rt=d

Answer 1

After 3 hours that is

Answer 2

The combined rate is 5r because 4r - (-r) = 5r. 5r = d/3. You have d, so just solve for r.

Answer 3

Fred's rate will be "r" and Steve's rate will be "4r"

Answer 4

Ok so how do I set it up to solve

Answer 5

?..

Answer 6

I already set up the equation for you. 5r = d/3. First substitute in your "d" value.

Answer 7

5r=3 ?? What

Answer 8

Not 5r equal 3. I wrote that 5r = distance divided by 3. d is distance and it is part of the equation.

Answer 9

Ok sorry that took me a while to understand lol got it thanks

Answer 10

You're welcome! And medals are nice!