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: Hendrik's average running speed is 375 m/min. This is 25 m/min faster than Esteban's running speed. If they want to finish at the same time, how much of a headstart, in time, should Esteban get for a 1500 m ru
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hendrik's average running speed is 375 m/min. This is 25 m/min faster than Esteban's running speed. If they want to finish at the same time, how much of a head-start, in time, should Esteban get for a 1500 m run
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E's speed = 350 m/min
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Let x = head-start time
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Write a time equation: (Time = dist/speed)
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H's time + head-start time = E's time + x =
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4 + x = 4.3
x = 4.3 - 4
x = .3 min head start (.3 * 60 = 18 sec)
