SOLUTION: Joseph is traveling on a road trip. The distance in miles, d, he travels before stopping for lunch varies directly with the speed in mph, v, he travels. He travels 100 miles at a s

Question 1139735: Joseph is traveling on a road trip. The distance in miles, d, he travels before stopping for lunch varies directly with the speed in mph, v, he travels. He travels 100 miles at a speed of 50 mph.
(a) Write the equation that relates d and v.
(b) How far would he travel (in miles) before stopping for lunch at a rate of 55 mph?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The distance in miles, d, he travels before stopping for lunch varies directly with the speed in mph, v, he travels. He travels 100 miles at a speed of 50 mph.
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If he goes at 55 mph, then distance he goes before stopping for lunch is miles.
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