Answer and step-by-step explanation:
First, we will have to know at what time they will cross the line at the same time. So we can do the equation:
50 * 80 = 400
That means in 400 seconds they will be level again. Now, let's find Ali's amount of laps for 400 seconds, if it takes Ali 50 seconds for one lap. We can do:
400/50 = 8
This means it will take Ali 8 seconds to be leveled with Omar. Now Omar has the equation:
400/80 = 5
Because it takes him 80 seconds to take one lap. Therefore, it will take Ali 8 laps, and Omar 5 laps to be at the same starting line. Hope this helps!
Slope: -2
Y-intercept: 8
If there is ever a plus or minus symbol not containing an x variable, that will be the y-intercept. Anything with an x variable will be the slope.
