how do I calculate the distances travelled by 'the Diligent' and 'Resplendent' during a race, using algebraic methods:
(we have been given 2 different equations and I don't know which one to use so I have included both)
Flight path equations:
The Diligent: s(t)= -0.05t(t-20)
Resplendent: s(t)= -0.1t(t-28)

velocity functions:
The Diligent: v(t)=0.1t+1
Resplendent: v(t)=-0.2t+2.8

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how do I calculate the distances travelled by 'the Diligent' and 'Resplendent' during a race, using algebraic methods:
(we have been given 2 different equations and I don't know which one to use so I have included both)
Flight path equations:
The Diligent: s(t)= -0.05t(t-20)
Resplendent: s(t)= -0.1t(t-28)

velocity functions:
The Diligent: v(t)=0.1t+1
Resplendent: v(t)=-0.2t+2.8

anonymous · Answer

@phi or @BlixFace can you help?

anonymous · Answer

oki @ranga how do I then determine the distance that the two planes travel?

anonymous · Answer

well the distance is how far they travel out and back

ranga · Answer

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