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The distances (y), in miles, of two cars from their starting points at certain times (x), in hours, are shown by the equations below:

Car A
y = 45x + 20

Car B
y = 35x + 60

After how many hours will the two cars be at the same distance from their starting point and what will that distance be?

3 hours, 200 miles

3 hours, 180 miles

4 hours, 200 miles

4 hours, 180 miles

2 Answers

2 votes
Use the "y=mx+b" formula to solve your answer
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User Sean Vaughn
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3 votes

Answer:

4 hours, 200 miles

Explanation:

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User Boutran
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