Question

Two hikers begin hiking at the same time from different locations on a trail. The system of equations graphed on the grid represents this situation.

hikers,. time,. distance from start of trail, miles,. x,. y,.

Which value best represents the number of hours the two hikers have been hiking when they are the same distance from the start of the trail?

A
2.8 h
B
1.3 h
C
2.5 h
D
4.5 h

Answer 1

I can't see the graph. Could you upload the picture or give the two line equations (or enough point coordinates from each line)?

How to get the answer once I can see the graph (or if you want to try yourself):
- The hikers are the same distance from the start at the intersection of the two lines.
- Read the x-coordinate of the intersection point (x = time in hours).
- That x-value is the answer (choose the matching option).

If you prefer, tell me two points on each line (or the equations) and I will find the intersection and pick A–D for you.