Question

A car is traveling at a constant speed of 55 miles per hour. Using m for miles and t for time, write 2 equations to represent this situation. One equation to solve for miles and the other equation to solve for hours.

Answer 1

Answer:

m = 55t

t = m/55

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the formula for calculating speed expressed as;

Speed = distance/time

Given;

Distance = 55mph

required:

distance as a function of t

time as a function of distance m

If distance is m and time is t

From the formula;

55 = m/t

m = 55t

Hence the equation to solve for miles m is m = 55t

To get t, we will cross multiply from 55 = m/t;

55t = m

Divide both sides by 55

55t/55 = m/55

t = m/55

Hence the equation to solve for time in hours is t = m/55