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Old 17th April 2008 | 06:57
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Andy_Darlz
 
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I would think of this in terms of distance / time graph

As we know equations of straight line Y=Mx+C
M = Grad = Speed. C = Y intercept (x=0)

For car 1

Y = 90x + 0


For car 2

Y = 100x + C



0 = 100(10/60)+C


C= -100(10/60) = -16.666

Y=100x – 16.666

To find when they meet.

90x + 0 = 100x – 16.666

16.666/10 = x

x = 1.66666 = 1hr 40mins = 15:40

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Dist would be 1.666 * 90 = 150km
chk 1.666 * 100 - 16.666 = 150


Hope that helps

Andy D.
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