SOLUTION: A snail travels at a rate of 2.35 feet per minute. Write a rule to describe the function. How far will the snail travel in 5 minutes?

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Question 914243: A snail travels at a rate of 2.35 feet per minute. Write a rule to describe the function. How far will the snail travel in 5 minutes?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +d+ = distance in feet
Let +t+ = time in minutes
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+d+=+2.35t+
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If +t+=+5+,
+d+=+2.35%2A5+
+d+=+11.75+
The snail will travel 11.75 feet