What rule could you use to find t, the amount of time Jordyn has been driving, given d, the distance she has driven in miles?

Question

Distance
in miles, d
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Time in
hours, t
A.divide by 50
B. Add 50
C.Multiply by 50

Answer 1

To find the time \( t \) that Jordyn has been driving based on the distance \( d \) she has driven in miles, you would use the rule:

A. Divide by 50.

This is because if she is driving at a constant speed of 50 miles per hour, the relationship between distance, speed, and time can be expressed using the formula:

\[ t = \frac{d}{\text{speed}} \]

In this case:

\[ t = \frac{d}{50} \]

So, to find the time, you would divide the distance \( d \) by 50 (the speed in miles per hour).