Mathematics, 05.05.2020 06:55 valdiviaricky1355

Jason and Melinda are both driving from Fort Worth, Texas, to Van Horn, Texas, Jason leaves at 8:30 and averages 60 miles per hour on the way. Melinda leaves at 9:00 and averages 70 miles per hour on the way. The situation is modeled by system, where x is the number of hours after Melinda leaves and y is the distance each will travel.
y=60x+30
y=70x
How long after Melinda leaves will she pass Jason, and how far will they each have traveled?
A)MELINDA WILL PASS JASON AFTER 3 HOURS, AND THEY EACH WILL HAVE TRAVELED 210 MILES
B)MELINDA WILL PASS JASON AFTER 2 HOURS, AND THEY EACH WILL HAVE TRAVELED 140 MILES
C)MELINDA WILL NOT PASS JASON BECAUSE SHE WILL NEVER CATCH UP TO HIM
D)MELINDA WILL PASS JASON AFTER 2 HOURS AND THEY EACH WILL HAVE TRAVELED 150 MILES.
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