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Set 2: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

Person A walks 3 mph. Person B runs 6 mph. If A starts 2 hours early, when does B catch A?

A.

1

B.

3

C.

4

D.

2

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Define: Time B = tt, Time A = t+2t + 2. 2. Distance Equal: 6t=3(t+2)6t = 3(t + 2) 3. Simplify: 6t=3t+66t = 3 t + 6 4. Subtract 3 t: 3t=63t = 6 5. Divide by 3: t=2t = 2 6. Verify: 12=3(4)=1212= 3(4) = 12 ✓ Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 2

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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