The greatest record-breaking spree in Olympic swimming competition occurred when world records were set in 22 out of 26 events. In one of these events, an East German, Petra Thumer, set a world record in the 400-meter freestyle, winning in 4:09.89 (4 minutes 9.89 seconds). Part 1 out of 2 a. A world record in the 200-meter freestyle was set by another East German, Kornelia Ender, whose time was 1:59.26. If this rate of speed could be maintained, how long would it take to swim the 400- meter event? minutes seconds

The greatest record-breaking spree in Olympic swimming competition occurred when world records were set in 22 out of 26 events. In one of these events, an East German, Petra Thumer, set a world record in the 400-meter freestyle, winning in 4:09.89 (4 minutes 9.89 seconds). Part 1 out of 2 a. A world record in the 200-meter freestyle was set by another East German, Kornelia Ender, whose time was 1:59.26. If this rate of speed could be maintained, how long would it take to swim the 400- meter event? minutes seconds

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter7: Systems Of Equations And Inequalities

Section7.2: Systems Of Linear Equations: Three Variables

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