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The rate of flying is = 36 miles per hour.
The distance flying in 7 hours is 36*7 = 252 miles.
Alternatively, you can solve the problem using proportion
= ,
x = .
You will get the same answer.
Notice that both parts of the proportion represent the rate of flying per hour.
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On proportions, see the lessons
- Proportions
- Using proportions to solve word problems
- Using proportions to solve word problems in Physics
- Using proportions to solve Chemistry problems
- Using proportions to estimate the number of fish in a lake
- HOW TO algebreze and solve these problems using proportions
- OVERVIEW of lessons on proportions
in this site.
These lessons were written specially for you.
Read them and become an expert in this area.
Start from the very first lesson.
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On birds' speed when they migrate see interesting facts under these links
https://web.stanford.edu/group/stanfordbirds/text/essays/How_Fast.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3730693/
https://www.audubon.org/news/9-awesome-facts-about-bird-migration
Alan, I put these links partially for your attention !