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It takes Erin 16 hours to drive 1200 miles from Gainesville to New York. What is her average speed in miles per hour

Solution

I t t ak es E r in 16 h o u rs t o d r i v e 1200 mi l es f ro m G ain es v i ll e t o N e w Y or k . Wha t i s h er a v er a g e s p ee d in mi l es p er h o u r

Solution

speed : 75

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

1200 = x \cdot 16

Solve for

x, 1200 = x \cdot 16 : x = 75

speed : 75

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