Sariah has just begun training for a half-marathon, which is Latex: 13.1 13
.
1
miles. Since she was on vacation, she started the training program later than the rest of her running club. There are Latex: 6
6
weeks of training runs remaining before the race.

In her first week of training, Sariah ran Latex: 3
3
miles. She ran Latex: 4.5
4
.
5
miles the second week and Latex: 6
6
miles the third week. If she continues to increase the length of her runs the same way, will there be enough time left in the training program for her to get up to half-marathon distance?

Describe how you would solve this problem using Polya's four-step problem-solving method. Complete each task as part of your response. Be sure to number your answers Task 1–Task 4 so that your instructor can tell which part you are answering. Otherwise, you may not receive credit.

Understand the problem.

Task 1: Read the problem and restate in your own words what the question asks.

Formulate a plan.

Task 2: Identify the model you would use to represent the problem and explain why you chose that model.

Implement the plan.

Task 3: Solve the problem and state your answer.

Review the results.

Task 4: Explain your problem-solving process and how you know your answer is correct.