SOLUTION: The formula r=2√5L can be used to approximate the speed r, in miles per hour, of a car that has left skid marks of length L, in feet. How far will a car skid at 70 mph?

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Question 629215: The formula r=2√5L can be used to approximate the speed r, in miles per hour, of a car that has left skid marks of length L, in feet. How far will a car skid at 70 mph?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
r+=+2sqrt%285%29L or L+=+r%2F%282sqrt%285%29%29 ( L in feet)
r = 70mph ⇒ L+=+70%2F%282sqrt%285%29%29ft