SOLUTION: The problem states : A car starts from P at time t=0 and travels at 45 mph. Write an expression d(t) for the distance the car travels from P. And all I've gotten is d(t)=t and I do

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Question 632262: The problem states : A car starts from P at time t=0 and travels at 45 mph. Write an expression d(t) for the distance the car travels from P. And all I've gotten is d(t)=t and I dont know where to go from there
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distance = rate x time
Let +t+ = time in hours
+d%28t%29+=+45t+
In terms of units, this makes sense
( miles / hours )x( hours) = miles