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algebraA runner starts at the 10-mile marker and runs toward the finish line at 6 mph. Another runner starts at the 0-mile marker and runs at 8 mph. When does the second runner catch the first?
A
hours
B
hours
C
hours
D
hours
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Relative speed.
- Runner 1: .
- Runner 2: .
- Equate: .
- Solve: .
💡 Strategic Tip: Gap (10) divided by Speed Difference (2) = Time (5).
Choice B is incorrect.Choice C is incorrect.Choice D is incorrect.