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lets say we are going on a trip where we are averaging a speed of 70km per hour.how long can we travel a distance of 175km

Solution

l e t s s a y w e a re g o in g o n a t r i p w h ere w e a re a v er a g in g a s p ee d o f 70 km p er h o u r . h o w l o n g c an w e t r a v e l a d i s t an ce o f 175 km

Solution

time : 2 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

175 = 70 x

Solve for

x, 175 = 70 x : x = \frac{5}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers

time : 2 \frac{1}{2}

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