Problema Solution
Jose left the airport and traveled toward the mountains. Kayla left 2.1 hours later traveling 35mph faster in an effort to catch up to him. After 1.2 hours Kayla finally caught up. Find Jose's average speed.
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let
v = Jose's average speed, v>0
v + 35 = Kayla's average speed
v*(2.1 + 1.2) = (v + 35)*1.2
by solving we find:
v = 20 mph
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Jose's average speed in 20 mph.