how to do word problems

Question

what is Valerie is traveling at a rate of 65 miles per hour? Which function would be used to model the situation? it has to be a number not a eqaution.

Answer 1

distance = rate of speed times time travelled

d=rt

= 65t where t= number of hourse

= distance travelled at 65 mph for t hours

Answer 2

If h represents the number of hours Valerie travels

65h