SOLUTION: K takes less time than M to travel a distance of 30 miles. K travels 1/3 mile per hour faster than M. If x is K's rate of speed in miles per hour then find K's time for the dista
Question 159097: K takes less time than M to travel a distance of 30 miles. K travels 1/3 mile per hour faster than M. If x is K's rate of speed in miles per hour then find K's time for the distance in terms of x Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! K takes less time than M to travel a distance of 30 miles. K travels 1/3 mile per hour faster than M. If x is K's rate of speed in miles per hour then find K's time for the distance in terms of x
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Let x = K's rate of speed
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This problem you must apply the "distance formula":
d = rt
where
d is distance
r is rate or speed
t is time
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For, k to travel 30 miles:
Solving the formula for t:
d = rt
t = d/r
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K's time:
t = 30/x hours (I believe this is what the problem is asking for)
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