SOLUTION: Paul leaves Detroit at 7 pm and reaches Anarbor 40 miles away at 7:50 PM traveling at a constant speed. d(t) = ?

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Question 882642: Paul leaves Detroit at 7 pm and reaches Anarbor 40 miles away at 7:50 PM traveling at a constant speed. d(t) = ?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7 PM to 7:50 PM is 50 minutes
50 minutes = 50/60 hrs
50/60 hrs = 5/6 hrs
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Paul's rate is +40%2F%285%2F6%29+ mi/hr
+40%2F%285%2F6%29+=+%28+6%2A40+%29%2F5+
+%28+6%2A40+%29%2F5+=+48+ mi/hr
+d%28t%29+=+r%2At+
+d%28t%29+=+48t+