Word problems please help me?

?2014-03-09T15:25:01Z

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Distance = velocity times time

x = v t

distance covered by 40mph

x = 40 t

distance covered by 60mph

x = 60 ( t-3)

at catch up both distance are equal

40 t = 60 ( t-3)
40t = 60t - 180
-20 t = -180
t = 9 hours
distance = 40 (9)
=360 miles