Hector is competing in a 42-mile bicycle race. He has already completed 18 miles of the race and is traveling at a constant speed of 12 miles per hour when Wanda starts the race. Wanda is traveling at a constant speed of 16 miles per hour.
A) Write and solve an equation to find when Wanda will catch up with Hector.
B) Will Wanda catch up with Hector before the race is complete? Explain the strategy used.
C) At what constant speed could Wanda travel to catch up with Hector at the finish line? Explain the strategy used.
