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document.write( " My friend is driving 55 mph, West, on Interstate 90 and he started from his home which is 75 miles west of mine.  I leave at the same time, traveling West at a speed of 73 mph.  Write 2 linear equations (one for me and one for my friend) that relate our distances away from my home versus time.  (Hint:  draw a little picture or diagram) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "My friend is driving 55 mph, West, on Interstate 90 and he started from his home which is 75 miles west of mine. I leave at the same time, traveling West at a speed of 73 mph. Write 2 linear equations (one for me and one for my friend) that relate our distances away from my home versus time. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Your equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y(x) = 73x where x is number of hours you drive.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Friends equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "f(x) = 55x + 75 where x is the number of hours your friend drives.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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