document.write( "Question 712504: it takes 29 minutes to drive from school to work, a distance of 12 miles. At what average rate of speed does the student drive? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #437981 by algebrahouse.com(1659)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12 ÷ 29 minutes \n" ); document.write( "= 12 ÷ 29/60 {changed minutes to fraction of an hour} \n" ); document.write( "= 12 x 60/29 {when dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal} \n" ); document.write( "= 720/29 {multiplied} \n" ); document.write( "= 24.8 {divided}\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "approximately 24.8 mph \n" ); document.write( " For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com \n" ); document.write( " |