Question

help ;-; I hate school

Answer 1

The distances (y), in miles, of two cars from their starting points at certain times (x), in hours, are shown by the equations below:

Car A:
y = 52x + 70

Car B:
y = 54x + 56

After how many hours will the two cars be at the same distance from their starting point and what will that distance be?

6 hours, 420 miles
6 hours, 434 miles
7 hours, 420 miles
7 hours, 434 miles

Answer 2

Set them equal to them

Answer 3

self

Answer 4

54x + 56 = 52x + 70

Answer 5

then simplify, 2x=14

Answer 6

x=7

Answer 7

I think it is 7 hours, 420 miles but im not sure...

Answer 8

Plug in 7 into the equation