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Answer: DSet 2: Linear Equations (Intermediate)
Explanation
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.✓ Correct
2
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Define: Time B = , Time A = . 2. Distance Equal: 3. Simplify: 4. Subtract 3 t: 5. Divide by 3: 6. Verify: ✓ 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:
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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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