SOLUTION: Vernon ran a 100 meter race at an average speed of t meters per second. He completed the race in 12.5 seconds. Write an equation, using t to represent Vernon's average speed.
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Question 1068545: Vernon ran a 100 meter race at an average speed of t meters per second. He completed the race in 12.5 seconds. Write an equation, using t to represent Vernon's average speed.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Dividing meters by seconds --> meters/second
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t is usually used for time.
speed is usually r, for rate, or v
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