<span>1st train DATA:
rate = 50 mph ; time = x hrs ; distance = rt = 50x miles
2nd train DATA:
rate = 55 mph ; time = (x-(1/2)) hrs ; distance = rt = 55(x-(1/2)) miles
Equation:
distance = distance
50x = 55(x-(1/2)
50x = 55x - (55/2)
-5x = -55/2
x = 11/2
x = 5 1/2 hrs (time at which the 2nd train overtakes the 1st train)
Hope this helps!</span>
No no no no no no no no no no no no
Y = x^2 is the parent function.
y = (x - 2)^2 would translate 2 units to the right
y = (x - 2)^2 - 2 would translate 2 units to the right and also 2 units down
y = - (1/2) (x - 2)^2 - 2
would reflect the parabola upside down, and also make it wider
