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

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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.