Mikayla is training for a half-marathon. At the beginning of her training, she is able to run 2 miles without stopping. Her goal

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Mikayla is training for a half-marathon. At the beginning of her training, she is able to run 2 miles without stopping. Her goal is to increase her distance by three quarters of a mile each week. 
a) Write an equation to represent the number of miles Mikayla is able to run after each week.  Define your variables. 
b) If a half-marathon (13.1 miles) is 12 weeks after the start of Mikayla's training program, will she be ready?

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