Question

Parametric Equations
1.
Anytown High School is planning a play. The script calls for two characters to meet on stage.
Lauren starts at the point (0 feet, 6 feet) and travels horizontally at a rate of 1 foot per second.
Alex starts at the point (4 feet, 0 feet) and travels vertically at a rate of 2 feet per second. If
Alex and Lauren start wa lking at the same time, will they meet?

Answer 1

Although Alex and Lauren will both step into position 4,6, they will not do it at the same time, so they will not meet.

How do Alex and Lauren position will change?

Lauren:

• Initial position: 0,6
• Second 1: 1,6
• Second 2: 2,6
• Second 3: 3,6
• Second 4: 4,6

Alex:

• Initial position: 4,0
• Second 1: 4,2
• Second 2: 4,4
• Second 3: 4,6
• Second 4: 4,8

Do they meet?

Both will step in the position 4,6, However, Lauren will be in this positon in the second 4, while Alek will do it on the second 3.

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