SOLUTION: In the equation D = r * t, to solve for "r" what should I do.

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Question 251914: In the equation D = r * t, to solve for "r" what should I do.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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distance =rate *time
rate =speed
d=r*t
to solve for r divide both sides by t
d/t=r
to solve for t divide by r
d/r=t
be sure that speed and time are the same
mph and hours
not mph (hours) and minutes