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What is the velocity of a plane that traveled 3,000 miles from New York to California in 4.5hr

Solution

Wha t i s t h e v e l oc i t y o f a pl an e t ha t t r a v e l e d 3, 000 mi l es f ro m N e w Y or k t o C a l i f or nia in 4.5 h r

Solution

speed : 666.66666 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3000 = x \cdot 4.5

Solve for

x, 3000 = x \cdot 4.5 : x = \frac{2000}{3}

Simplify

speed : 666.66666 \dots

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