D=120 when t=30.find the relationship between d and t

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To find the relationship between d (distance) and t (time) based on the given information d=120 when t=30, we can assume a linear relationship of the form:

d=kt+b

where k is the slope (rate of change) and b is the y-intercept.

Given that we have one point (t,d)=(30,120), we can express d in the context of t as follows:

  1. Let's assume b=0 for simplicity, which simplifies the equation to d=kt.

  2. From the point (30,120), we can solve for k:

120=k30

Dividing both sides by 30:

k=12030=4

So, if we assume a relationship that passes through the origin:

d=4t

Thus, the relationship between d and t can be described as:

d=4t

This means that for every unit increase in t, d increases by 4 units. If you have further data or want to consider another form (for instance, including a non-zero intercept), please provide that context.