Assume "h" = number of hours traveled
Helen's speed = 6km per hour and is 4km advanced than Paris
Paris' speed = 8km per hour
Therefore, we can form the following equations:
a. Helen's distance traveled = 4km + 6km (h) = 4 + 6h
b. Paris' distance traveled = 8km (h) = 8h
For us to determine how long will Paris be able to catch Helen, we'll have to assume they have traveled the same distance. In this case:
Helen's distance traveled = Paris' distance traveled
[tex]\begin{gathered} 4+6h=8h \\ \text{Subtrach 6h on both sides of the equation.} \\ 4+6h-6h=8h-6h \\ 4=2h \\ \text{Divide two on both sides.} \\ \frac{4}{2}=\frac{2h}{2} \\ 2=h \end{gathered}[/tex]Therefore, it will take 2 hours for Paris to catch up with Helen which is at 16km.
