SOLUTION: Use an indirect proof to show that John exceeded the 55 mph speed limit if he left his house at 8:15 a.m. and arrived at his office 60 miles away at 9:00 a.m. Write the proof using

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Question 33738: Use an indirect proof to show that John exceeded the 55 mph speed limit if he left his house at 8:15 a.m. and arrived at his office 60 miles away at 9:00 a.m. Write the proof using the paragraph method.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let assume that john stayed at 55mph. thoughout.
And if this is true than he would have travelled:
0.75*55=41.25 milies.
So hence, he did exceed 55mph.
PAul.