Question

Mai and Noah each leave their houses at the same time and ride their bikes to the park. Write an equation that relates the distance they travel and the time. Who will arrive at the park first? What is the equation for Mai:

A) d = t (Noah will arrive first)
B) d = 2t (Mai will arrive first)
C) d = 0.5t (Noah will arrive first)
D) d = 3t (Mai will arrive first)

Answer 1

The equation for Mai is dM = 2t, so Mai will arrive at the park first.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation that relates the distance they travel and the time can be determined by considering their velocities. Let's assume that Mai's velocity is vM and Noah's velocity is vN. The equation for the distance traveled by Mai is given by dM = vM * t, where dM is distance and t is time. Similarly, the equation for the distance traveled by Noah is given by dN = vN * t.

To determine who will arrive at the park first, we need to compare their velocities. Since the equation for Mai is dM = vM * t, we can see that the larger the velocity, the faster she will arrive. Therefore, if the equation for Mai is dM = 2t, where the velocity is 2, Mai will arrive first.