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(08.06 MC) 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 = 55x + 32 Car B y = 42x + 58 After how many hours will the two cars be at the same distance from their starting point and what will that distance be? (5 points) 2 hours, 142 miles 2 hours, 145 miles 3 hours, 142 miles 3 hours, 145 miles

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Answer:

2 hours,  142 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Write a distance formula for both cars and then equate these formulas:

Car A:  y = 55x + 32  =  y = 42x + 58:  Car B

Then 55x + 32  =  y = 42x + 58  →  13x = 26, and so x = 2

That distance will be 55(2) + 32, or 142 miles.

The cars will reach the same point after 2 hours (first possible answer)

An equation is formed when two equal expressions. The correct option is A, 2hours, and 142 miles.

What is an equation?

An equation is formed when two equal expressions are equated together with the help of an equal sign '='.

Given the equation for the distance covered by car A in x hours is y = 55x + 32, similarly, the equation for the distance covered by Car B in x hours is y=42x+58.

Now, to know at what time and at what distance the two cars will meet we need to solve the two equations. Since the car will cover the same distance we can write,

y = y

55x + 32 = 42x + 58

55x - 42x = 58 - 32

13x = 26

x = 2

Substitute the value of x in any one of the equations,

y = 55x + 32

y = 55(2) + 32

y = 110 + 32

y = 142

Thus, the car will meet after 2 hours, and the distance will be 142 miles.

Hence, the correct option is A, 2hours, and 142 miles.

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