Set Up an Equation and Solve the Following Problem

question 185

Short Answer

Set up an equation and solve the following problem. Andy starts walking from point A at 1 mile per hour. One-half hour later, Aaron starts walking from point A at 6 miles per hour and follows the same route. How long (in hours) will it take Aaron to catch up with Andy? __________ hours

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Definitions:

Shelled, Amniote Eggs

Eggs encased in a protective shell, laid by amniotes, a group of vertebrates that includes reptiles, birds, and certain mammals, providing a contained aquatic environment for embryonic development.

Paired Appendages

Structures that extend from the body of an organism and occur in matching pairs, such as wings, arms, and legs.

Watery Habitats

Environments characterized by the presence of water, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, which support a diverse range of life.

Notochord

Stiff rod of connective tissue that runs the length of the body in chordate larvae or embryos.