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Algebra - Distance, Rate and Time Word Problems
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Algebra - Distance, Rate and Time Word Problems
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1. Mike left the city traveling at 77 mph, while, at the same time, Nancy left the city going the opposite direction at a speed of 63 mph. Find the time Mike traveled before the two were 121 miles apart.

2. Keith left downtown Houston, and three hours later, Jason left going 42 mph faster to catch up. After another two hours, Jason caught up. Find Keith's average speed.

3. A plane set off to NYC at a speed of 213 mph. On the return flight of 9 hours, the plane cruised at 287 mph. How many hours long was the flight to NYC?

4. Tom left the city for vacation. Sam left 3 hours later going 89 mph faster to catch up. After 2 hours Sam caught up. What was Tom's average speed?

5. Joan left Durham traveling 43 mph. Jason, to catch up, left some time later driving at 52 mph. Jason caught up after 7 hours. How long was Joan driving before Jason caught up?

6. A truck and van left from Atlanta in opposite directions. The truck traveled for 4 hours at 54 mph. The vehicles were 450 miles apart. Find the van's average speed.