MHB Distance Probs: Jet Overtakes Light Plane at x A.M.

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A light plane departs at 9 A.M. at 200 miles per hour, while a jet leaves at 11 A.M. at 600 miles per hour. To determine when the jet overtakes the light plane, the time traveled by the light plane can be represented as "t" and the time for the jet as "t-2". By setting up an equation based on their distances, the problem can be solved. The jet will eventually catch up to the light plane due to its higher speed. The discussion emphasizes using a single variable to simplify the time representation in the calculations.
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A light plane leaves the airport at 9 A.M. traveling at an average speed of 200 miles
per hour . At 11 A.M. a jet plane departs and follows the same route. If the jet travels
at an average speed of 600 miles per hour, at what time will the jet overtake the
light plane?

how will i represent the time here?(use one variable only)
 
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paulmdrdo said:
A light plane leaves the airport at 9 A.M. traveling at an average speed of 200 miles
per hour . At 11 A.M. a jet plane departs and follows the same route. If the jet travels
at an average speed of 600 miles per hour, at what time will the jet overtake the
light plane?

how will i represent the time here?(use one variable only)
Hello.

You observe that, if the first one uses a time "t", the second one will use a time "t-2".

You can, solve the question.:)

Regards.
 

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