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Graphing Parametric Equations

Question 2 of 10 • Precalculus

A jogger runs on a path at a speed of 0.075 miles per minute. A second jogger starts 5 minutes later from the same spot, but runs at a rate of 0.1 miles per minute. Create a pair of parametric equations to represent the paths of the joggers. How far down the path from the starting point does the second runner overtake the first runner?

Answer
A
0.2 miles
B
0.5 miles
C
1.5 miles
D
2.9 miles
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