SOLUTION: The Distance from a Storm formula, M =1/5t , can be used to determine how far in miles (M) you are from lightning when its thunder takes t seconds to reach your ears. a) It tak

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Question 769728: The Distance from a Storm formula, M =1/5t
, can be used to determine how far in miles (M) you are from lightning when its thunder takes t seconds to reach your ears.
a) It takes 8 seconds for the sound of thunder to reach you after you have seen lightning. How far away is the storm?

b) Solve for t.


Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) M=8/5= 1 3/5 hr
b)t=5M