Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method, and fill in the blanks.
Paul and Farid started out at their houses and are biking towards each other. Paul started out
first, and has already gone 2 miles. He bikes at a constant speed of 2 miles per hour. Farid
just left, and rides at 4 miles per hour. When the boys meet halfway between their houses,
they will continue to the park together. How long will that take? How far will each boy have
ridden?
In
hours, both boys will have ridden
miles.