document.write( "Question 166413: John is traveling to a meeting that is 28 miles away. He needs to be there in 30 minutes. How fast does he need to go to make it to the meeting on time? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #122646 by gonzo(654)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! rate times time = distance. \n" ); document.write( "rate = R \n" ); document.write( "time = T \n" ); document.write( "distance = D \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "R*T = D \n" ); document.write( "T = 30 minutes = 1/w hour \n" ); document.write( "D = 28 miles \n" ); document.write( "R*(1/2) = 28 \n" ); document.write( "R = 2*28 \n" ); document.write( "R = 56 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "he will have to travel at 56 miles per hour. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |