Animal 1 & Speed: _________________________ Animal 2 & Speed: ___________________________

Question

System of Equations showing the distance each animal can travel to model the fair race.

Define all variables.
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Explain how the graph proves this race is fair?

Graph the linear Equations.

Answer 1

The graph of the two linear equations will be two lines that intersect at one point. This point represents the point at which both animals have traveled the same distance. This proves that the race is fair, as both animals have traveled the same distance.