document.write( "Question 509618: How long will it take you of your going 3 miles per hour, going 2 miles? HELP! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #341515 by oberobic(2304) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! d = r*t is the fundamental distance equation. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "you need to know 2 of these to calculate the 3rd. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "3 mph = r \n" ); document.write( "2 mph = r \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "but unless you know 'd', you cannot calculate 't' \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Say d = 9 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "9 = 3t \n" ); document.write( "t = 9/3 = 3 hr : It takes 3 hr at 3 mph to go 9 miles \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "9 = 2t \n" ); document.write( "t = 9/2 = 4 1/2 : It takes 4 1/2 hr at 2 mph to go 9 miles. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "And so forth. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |