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Pathways Mathematics

Sample Question 2

Pathways is a research-based and research-proven mathematics curriculum and professional development project. Our goal is to support instructors in facilitating engaging, coherent, student-centered lessons that promote deep learning of critical mathematical ideas.

Two cars that are originally 216 miles apart start traveling toward one another at 9 am. One car travels 62 miles per hour and the other travels 68 miles per hour, both with their cruise control on. Determine the formula representing d, the distance between the two cars t hours after 9 am.

[Answer: d = 216 – 130t]

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