Representing Relationships

Question

Shelby walks at a constant rate.  The equation that represent this relationship is d=4t, where d is the distance in miles and t is the tieme in hours.

 

a. What does the coefficient 4 tell you about Shelby?

b. Make Use of Structure.  What question is answer by the equation d=4(32)?

Answer 1

a.  4 tells you how fast she is walking, i.e., 4mph

b.  the distance she walks after walking at a rate of 4mph for 32 hours (that's a long walk!)

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