SOLUTION: When figuring travel and distance, I know that distance = rate x time. Is there a logical way to set up an equation when what you are figuring for is "time"? Thanks

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Question 91538: When figuring travel and distance, I know that distance = rate x time. Is there a logical way to set up an equation when what you are figuring for is "time"?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes. time = distance/rate
When you are figuring the time that is takes for two
vehicles coming from different points to meet the times
are equal if they left their starting points at the same
time.
Cheers,
Stan H.