SOLUTION: A jet travels 580 miles in 5 hours. At this rate, how far could the jet fly in 8 hours? What is the rate of speed of the jet?

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Question 972557: A jet travels 580 miles in 5 hours. At this rate, how far could the jet fly in 8 hours? What is the rate of speed of the jet?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no "rate of speed."
There's rate, and there's speed.
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