If Teresa drove 936 miles in 13 hours, this would mean she would have driven 72 miles every hour. 72 times 9 equals 648. After 9 hours, she would have driven 648 miles.
Let the two numbers be represented by x and y. The problem statement gives rise to two sets of equations.
x - y = 0.6
y/x = 0.6 . . . . . . . assuming x is the larger of the two numbers
or
x/y = 0.6 . . . . . . . assuming y has the larger magnitude
The solution of the first pair of equations is
(x, y) = (1.5, 0.9)
The solution of the first and last equations is
(x, y) = (-0.9, -1.5)
The pairs of numbers could be {0.9, 1.5} or {-1.5, -0.9}.
1/6 of 3/4 mile = 1/6 * 3/4 = 1/8 = 0.125 mile
The correct result would be 1/8 or 0.125 mile.
Time Distance Distance / Time
2hrs 90 miles 90 miles / 2 hrs = 45 miles / hr
3hrs 135 miles 135 miles / 3 hrs = 45 miles / hr
5hrs 225 miles 225 miles / 5 hrs = 45 miles / hr
6hrs 270 miles 270 miles / 6 hrs = 45 miles / hr
Constant of proportionality is 45 miles / hr. This is the same for the four values. The unit rate is also 45 miles / hr.
Let us assume the Distance , d is directly proportional to Time, t
d α t
d = kt
Constant of proportionality is k which is D/T
d = 45t
I’m doing this to in 8th grade I don’t understand it neither
