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You are a beginner cyclist, so you typically ride at a speed of 12 miles per hour. your friend who has more experience and training with cycling rides at a speed of 16 miles per hour. one day you two decide to race, but because you are less experienced, your friend tells you that they will give you a three minute head start on the race.

how far can you ride before your friend catches up to you? write the system for this problem.

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Answer:

Answer given below

Explanation:

36, 48, 60....

16, 32, 48...

48 common in both.

Both will meet at 48 miles

So answer is 48 miles

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