Question: The equation \(d=rt\) represents the formula for total distance traveled. The distance

traveled, d , is equal to the rate of travel, r , multiplied by the time of travel, t . Use this

formula to help solve the following problem.

Two runners, Jay and Ben, start at the same time from opposite ends of an 8-mile jogging trail and begin running toward each other. Jay is running at the rate of 5 mph, and Ben is running at a rate of 7 mph. How long, in minutes, after they start will Jay and Ben meet?

1. Who will have traveled the longer distance?
2. When they meet, what is the combined distance Jay and Ben will have traveled?
3. What equation represents this situation?
4. Solve the equation; show work your here:
5. How long, in minutes, did it take for Jay and Ben to meet?

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