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

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The discussion focuses on a distance problem involving a light plane and a jet plane. The light plane departs at 9 A.M. traveling at 200 miles per hour, while the jet departs at 11 A.M. at a speed of 600 miles per hour. The key conclusion is that if the light plane travels for time "t", the jet will travel for "t - 2" hours. This relationship allows for the calculation of the time at which the jet overtakes the light plane.

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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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