document.write( "Question 477145: The stopping distance d of a car after the brakes are applied varies directly as the square of the speed r. If a car is traveling 60 mph can stop in 200 feet, how many feet will it take the same car to stop when it is traveling 50 mph? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #327091 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 200/60^2=n/50^2 \n" ); document.write( "200x50^2=nx60^2 \n" ); document.write( "500000=3600n \n" ); document.write( "n=500000/3600=138.88 ft.. \n" ); document.write( " |