The Day ofthe Race When the starting buzzer sounds, Malik's teacher springs from the stanme mi and runs down the course, Usain takes off some time later. NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE GIVEN SINCE THE STARTING BUZZER SOUNDEO Some Data on The Race The Teacher: • 15 seconds after the buzzer, the teacher has 135 meters to go to the finish line • 32 seconds after he left the starting line, the teacher has to run 50 meter more to the finish Usain Bolt: (Usain starts running at some point after the teacher starts) • 22 seconds after the buzzer, Usain has 189 meters to the finish 36 seconds after the buzzer, Usain has 42 meters to the finish line NOTE: BOTH PEOPLE ARE RUNNING AT A CONSTANT SPEED. Your Task 1. Your task is to determine the outcome of the race. 2. You need to explain the process you use and show all of the mathematics. 3. After you've finished, try to support your thinking by using another method. to show all your work!

The Day ofthe Race When the starting buzzer sounds, Malik's teacher springs from the stanme mi and runs down the course, Usain takes off some time later. NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE GIVEN SINCE THE STARTING BUZZER SOUNDEO Some Data on The Race The Teacher: • 15 seconds after the buzzer, the teacher has 135 meters to go to the finish line • 32 seconds after he left the starting line, the teacher has to run 50 meter more to the finish Usain Bolt: (Usain starts running at some point after the teacher starts) • 22 seconds after the buzzer, Usain has 189 meters to the finish 36 seconds after the buzzer, Usain has 42 meters to the finish line NOTE: BOTH PEOPLE ARE RUNNING AT A CONSTANT SPEED. Your Task 1. Your task is to determine the outcome of the race. 2. You need to explain the process you use and show all of the mathematics. 3. After you've finished, try to support your thinking by using another method. to show all your work!

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.5: Solve Uniform Motion Applications

Problem 306E: Sarah wants to arrive at her friend’s wedding at3:00. The distance from Sarah’s house to the...

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