SOLUTION: In 2015, Juan won his second Indy 500, with a time of 3:05:57 for the 500 mi race. At one point, Juan was 20 mi closer to the finish than to the start. How far had Juan travel at t

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Question 1123640: In 2015, Juan won his second Indy 500, with a time of 3:05:57 for the 500 mi race. At one point, Juan was 20 mi closer to the finish than to the start. How far had Juan travel at that point?
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Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 500  miles    (1)
x - y =  20  miles    (2)


Add the equations (both sides).


2x = 520  ====>  x = 520/2 = 260.


Answer.  260 miles.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 2015, Juan won his second Indy 500, with a time of 3:05:57 for the 500 mi race. At one point, Juan was 20 mi closer to the finish than to the start. How far had Juan travel at that point?
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The course is 2.5 miles long (around).
20 miles closer makes no sense.