To determine the equations for the total number of characters texted by Gina and Cole in terms of seconds, we need to consider the rates at which they text.
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Gina's Equation: If Gina texts at a rate of 11 characters per second, then the total number of characters (t) she texts in (s) seconds is given by: \[ t = 11s \]
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Cole's Equation: If Cole texts at a rate of 8 characters per second, then the total number of characters (t) he texts in (s) seconds is given by: \[ t = 8s \]
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Characters Collected in 5 Seconds:
- For Cole, if he texts at a rate of 8 characters per second, in 5 seconds he can text: \[ t = 8 \times 5 = 40 \text{ characters} \]
- For Gina, at 11 characters per second, in 5 seconds she can text: \[ t = 11 \times 5 = 55 \text{ characters} \]
Summary:
- Gina's equation: \( t = 11s \)
- Cole's equation: \( t = 8s \)
- Characters Cole can text in 5 seconds: 40 characters