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Elsa and Anna are running a race. Elsa is running at a rate of 2 meters per second and Anna is running at a rate of 1.75 meters per second. If Anna is given a 10 meter head start, how many seconds would it take for Elsa to catch up? Use an equation or system of equations to solve.

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Answer:

87.5 sec or about 1.45 minutes

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