document.write( "Question 1153558: the sun is 93,000000 miles from earth and light travels at a speed of 186,000 miles/sec how long in minutes does it take for light from the sun to reach the earth \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #775806 by math_helper(2461)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "rate = distance / time\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solving for time:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "time = distance / rate = 93000000mi / 186000mi/sec = _____________ sec\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Divide that answer by 60sec/min to get the number of minutes.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "It should be in the range of 8 to 8.5 minutes \n" ); document.write( " |