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Four lines and three points are graphed on a coordinate plane. The x-axis is labeled Seconds and ranges from 0 to 14 in increments of 2. The y-axis is labeled Yards and ranges from 0 to 50 in increments of 10.
Carsyn, Jase, Maxwell, and Oliver are competing in a 50-yard race. Each of the younger racers gets a head start to make the race fair. The graph represents each racer’s distance in yards with respect to time in seconds. Use the graph to determine after how many seconds Carsyn, Jase, and Oliver will all be the same distance from the finish line.
Carsyn, Jase, and Oliver will all be the same distance from the finish line after
seconds.
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Based on the graph, all three racers will be at the same distance from the finish line at the point where the lines intersect. From the graph, it appears that the lines intersect at approximately 10 seconds. Therefore, Carsyn, Jase, and Oliver will all be the same distance from the finish line after 10 seconds.
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