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Translate the problem into a pair of linear equations in two variables. Solve the equations using either elimination
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Question 310064: I have difficulty translating word problems into equations.
Translate the problem into a pair of linear equations in two variables. Solve the equations using either elimination or substitution. State your answer for the specified variable.
Jill is 11 kilometers away from Joe. Both begin to walk toward each other at the same time. Jill walks at 2.5 km/h. They meet in 2 hours. How fast is Joe walking?
Please show me how you determine the equation and how you solve for the answer.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You knew it was a word problem but didn't classify it as one.
l=jill e= joe
l+e=11
r*t=d
2*l+2*e=11
2*2.5+2*e=11
5+2e=11
2e=6
e=3
Joe is walking at 3 kph
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