document.write( "Question 472793: The formula r=2√5L can be used to approximate the speed r, in miles per hour, of a car that's left skid marks length L, in feet. How far will a car skid at 20 mph? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #324289 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The formula r=2√5L can be used to approximate the speed r, in miles per hour, \n" ); document.write( " of a car that's left skid marks length L, in feet. \n" ); document.write( " How far will a car skid at 20 mph? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Replace r with 20 in the given formula \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Square both sides \n" ); document.write( "4(5L) = 20^2 \n" ); document.write( "20L = 400 \n" ); document.write( "L = \n" ); document.write( "L = 20 mph with 20' skid mark \n" ); document.write( " |