Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

Maya walks at 33 mph and her brother walks at 44 mph. They start from the same place but Maya leaves 11 hour earlier. How long after Maya leaves does her brother catch up?

  • A

    3 hours

  • B

    6 hours

  • C

    5 hours

  • D

    4 hours

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Explanation

Let tt = Maya's total time. Brother walks t1t - 1 hours. 3t=4(t1)3t = 4(t - 1), so t=4t = 4 hours.

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