Maurice drove 400 km from Edmonton to Battleford in 1 hour less time than it took Martin to drive the same route from Battleford to Edmonton. If Maurice drove 20 km/h faster than Martin, at what speed did each of them drive?
Show a complete algebraic solution.
To solve this problem, we can use the formula:
Distance = Speed x Time
Let's assume Martin's speed is x km/h. This means Maurice's speed is x + 20 km/h.
We know the distance is 400 km, and Martin's time is t hours. So, Maurice's time is t - 1 hour.
For Martin: Distance = Speed x Time
400 = x × t
For Maurice: Distance = Speed × Time
400 = (x + 20) × (t - 1)
We have two equations:
400 = xt -------------- Equation 1
400 = (x + 20)(t - 1) -- Equation 2
Now let's solve these equations simultaneously to find the values of x and t.
Step 1: Expand equation 2
400 = xt + 20t - x - 20
Step 2: Rearrange the equation
400 = xt - x + 20t - 20
Step 3: Group the like terms
xt - x + 20t = 420
Step 4: From Equation 1, substitute xt = 400
400 - x + 20t = 420
Step 5: Rearrange the equation
20t - x = 20
Step 6: Now we have a system of equations:
xt = 400 -------------- Equation 1
20t - x = 20 ---------- Equation 3
Step 7: Solve equation 3 for x
x = 20t - 20
Step 8: Substitute x in equation 1
20t - 20t + 20 = 400
Step 9: Simplify the equation
20 = 400
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