Suppose that in a system of equations, x represents the time spent riding a bike, y represents the distance traveled, and you determine the solution to be (1, -7). Use this problem to discuss the importance of analyzing solution in the context of real-world problems.

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satellite73 · Answer

is this the entire question?

dallaslifebaby01 · Answer

yeah

satellite73 · Answer

i am trying to think of how "distance travelled" can be negative

satellite73 · Answer

was there not system to solve? or any word problem to go along with this?

dallaslifebaby01 · Answer

I'm confused by it as well, nope this is all there is

satellite73 · Answer

well perhaps that is what they want you to say 
in the real world distance travelled can't be negative, so the solution $(1,-7)$ makes no sense

dallaslifebaby01 · Answer

maybe but idk

satellite73 · Answer

me neither, but that is my best guess

dallaslifebaby01 · Answer

thanks