Set Up an Equation and Solve the Following Problem

question 185

Short Answer

Set up an equation and solve the following problem. Andy starts walking from point A at 1 mile per hour. One-half hour later, Aaron starts walking from point A at 6 miles per hour and follows the same route. How long (in hours) will it take Aaron to catch up with Andy? __________ hours

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