document.write( "Question 920108: The stopping distance s of a car varies directly as the square of its speed v. If a car traveling at 30 mph requires 45 ft to stop, find the stopping distance for a car traveling at 45 mph.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #558161 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! S = k(v)^2 \n" ); document.write( "45 = k(30mph)^2 \n" ); document.write( "45 = k(900) \n" ); document.write( "45/900 = k = .05 \n" ); document.write( "S = .05(v^2) \n" ); document.write( "S = .05(45mph)^2 = 101.25ft \n" ); document.write( " |