Thread:RePeat/@comment-1693968-20140305220535/@comment-4052371-20140309190117

@Peat: Sorry, I missed that post you made. I'll rewrite the equation using the notation you talked about.

RLN = 2 * RB (Lord Nelson's speed is twice that of the brigand)

TB = TLN = 6 (hours) (Both people travel 6 hours after the chase begins)

30 + RB*TB  =   RLN*TLN

Use substitutions above: 30 + RB*6 = 2*RB*6

Simplify : 30 + 6*RB = 12*RB

Substract 6*RB from both sides : 30 = 6*RB

Divide by 6: RB = 5