SOLUTION: Dick rutan and deana yeager flew nonstop around the world, a distance of 24,986.73 miles, in 216.06 hours. what is the average speed? i dont understand how im supposed to get the a

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Question 7989: Dick rutan and deana yeager flew nonstop around the world, a distance of 24,986.73 miles, in 216.06 hours. what is the average speed? i dont understand how im supposed to get the answer.
Answer by CharStar(110) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The forumla for this problem would be D=rxt or Distance = rate x time
24986.73=r+X+216.06
24986.73=216.06r
24986.73%2F216.06=216.06r%2F216.06
115.65=r
I hope that helps you
CharStar