document.write( "Question 676712: It takes Karl 6 hours to drive 372 miles. If he drives at a constant speed during the 6 hours, what is his unit rate? At this rate, how far will Karl drive in 8 hours? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #420467 by rm29924(97)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! use the formula distance=rate x time \n" ); document.write( "the distance is 372 miles \n" ); document.write( "the time is 6 hours \n" ); document.write( "let R = rate \n" ); document.write( "372=R6 \n" ); document.write( "divide both sides by 6 \n" ); document.write( "R=62 mph\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Karl is driving 62 mph...that is his rate\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "How far will he drive in 8 hours \n" ); document.write( "use the same formula distance=rate x time \n" ); document.write( "the rate is 62 mph \n" ); document.write( "the time is 8 hours \n" ); document.write( "we want to find the distance \n" ); document.write( "let D = distance \n" ); document.write( "D=62(8) \n" ); document.write( "D=496 miles\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Karl will drive 496 miles in 8 hours \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |