You have only two numbers.
Do you think you should
add?
subtract?
multiply?
divide?
What expression represents this problem?
A marathon runner runs 10 1/2 miles in 2 hours. What is her rate?
Write an expression to represent the problem.
Solve the problem:
2 answers
A rate is just a fraction with different units in the top and bottom.
So answer is 10 1/2 miles divided by 2 hours.
10.5 miles/2 hours = 5.25 miles/hour
So answer is 10 1/2 miles divided by 2 hours.
10.5 miles/2 hours = 5.25 miles/hour