SOLUTION: use the d=rt formula to find the valye of the missing variable d=68ft, t=17 secs r=how many ft per sec

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Question 711235: use the d=rt formula to find the valye of the missing variable
d=68ft, t=17 secs
r=how many ft per sec
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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d=rt
d=68 ft.
t=17 ft.
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Substitute these given values into the equation:
68=r%2817%29
Divide each side by 17 to solve for r:
r=68%2F17
Simplify the improper fraction:
highlight%28r=4%29 ft/sec
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