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The bus travelling at consistent speed travels 14 miles in 20 minutes. At what speed is the bus driving?

Solution

T h e b u s t r a v e ll in g a t co n s i s t e n t s p ee d t r a v e l s 14 mi l es in 20 min u t es . A t w ha t s p ee d i s t h e b u s d r i v in g ?

Solution

speed : \frac{7}{10}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

14 = x \cdot 20

Solve for

x, 14 = x \cdot 20 : x = \frac{7}{10}

speed : \frac{7}{10}

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