the system of linear equations that represent the situation in which Team B catch up to Team A.
Answer to Problem 26E
Team B would never be able to catch up with Team A.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Team A: d = 2 + 6t
Team B: d = 6t
Formula used:
Substitution method is used.
Calculation:
Let t denote time and d denote the distance from point at which Team B is present at t = 0.
Team A: d = 2 + 6t
Team B: d = 6t
Team B would catch up with Team A if there exists a solution for above system of equation.
Notice that the two equations have same slope but different intercepts on d- axis. Thus, no solution exists. As a result, Team B would never be able to catch up with Team A.
Conclusion:
Thus, no solution exists. As a result, Team B would never be able to catch up with Team A.
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