Three runners compete in a 100-meter race. The graph depicts the distance run as a function of time for each runner. Describe in words what the graph tells you about this race. Who won the race? Did each runner finish the race?
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The x-axis represents time and the y-axis represents the distance. Each runner is represented by a different line on the graph. Second, the runner who won the race is the one who reached the 100-meter mark first. This would be the runner whose line reaches the Show more…
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