5) Jack left the movie theater and traveled toward his cabin on the lake. Matt left one hour later traveling at 50 km/h in an effort to catch up to Jack. After traveling for four hours Matt finally caught up. Find Jack's average speed.

5) Jack left the movie theater and traveled toward his cabin on the lake. Matt left one hour later traveling at 50 km/h in an effort to catch up to Jack. After traveling for four hours Matt finally caught up. Find Jack's average speed.

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

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5) Jack left the movie theater and traveled
toward his cabin on the lake. Matt left
one hour later traveling at 50 km/h in an
effort to catch up to Jack. After traveling
for four hours Matt finally caught up.
Find Jack's average speed.
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