SOLUTION: how long does it take to drive 750 miles at 55 miles/hour

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Question 730395: how long does it take to drive 750 miles at 55 miles/hour
Found 2 solutions by checkley79, MathLover1:
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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D=RT
750=55T
T=750/55
T=13.64 HOURS.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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recall the distance formula d=v%2At where d=distance, v=speed and t=time
solve for t
t=d%2Fv
so,to drive d=750mil at v=55%28mil%2Fh%29 will take
t=750mil%2F55%28mil%2Fh%29
t=750cross%28mil%29%2Ah%2F55cross%28mil%29
t=13.64h
t=13h 38min 24sec