SOLUTION: Find the Average speed for the given distance and time. Show unit analysis to check units. In 5 Seconds, an athlete runs 40 feet. I tried this: time= distance over rate= 5sec

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Question 153611: Find the Average speed for the given distance and time. Show unit analysis to check units.
In 5 Seconds, an athlete runs 40 feet.
I tried this: time= distance over rate= 5sec= 40 feet over the rate
but I dont what to do from there or if I am even doing that right

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the average speed is the rate __ rate=distance over time