Question

Find the distance traveled at the given speed and time using d=rt and r= 32mph and t= 4.5hr.

Answer 1

We are told that r = 32 mph and t = 4.5 hrs and that d = rt. r and t are together by multiplying. Thus, d = rt = (32)(4.5) = 144 miles.

We use miles as the unit because the hours from the rate in the simplify to one with the hours in the time.

So d = 144 miles.

Answer 2

Hello!

As you can see, our distance is the product of our rate and time. Let's multiply below.

32(4.5)=144

Therefore, you would have traveled 144 miles.

I hope this helps!