Question

The diagram below shows a rectangular garden with walkways along the diagonals. A fountain is located at point F, which is the center of the park. Carl enters the park through the west gate and walks (5x – 9) yards to reach the fountain. Mervin enters the park through the east gate and walks (3x + 1) yards to reach the same spot.



What is the approximate distance Carl walks to reach the fountain from the west gate of the park?

A 11 yards
B 16 yards
C 26 yards
D 34 yards

Answer 1

Well, we know that walked equal distances so why don't we write that equation and solve for x and then use that number to find how far they each walked?

Answer 2

Sure.