SOLUTION: A train is traveling at a constant speed. The table shows the distance the train travels at different times during the trip. How fast is the train traveling? _____ mph

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Question 1112531:
A train is traveling at a constant speed. The table shows the distance the train travels at different times during the trip.
How fast is the train traveling?
_____ mph

Train’s Speed
Hours 3 5 7 9
Miles 495 825 1155 1485
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A train is traveling at a constant speed. The table shows the distance the train travels at different times during the trip.
How fast is the train traveling?
_____ mph

Train’s Speed
Hours 3 5 7 9
Miles 495 825 1155 1485
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In 2 hrs the distance is (825-495) = 330 miles
rate = dist/time = 330/2 = 165 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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