GED® Math: The Distance Formula (1.5, Bgn, # 24-26)

Algebra Essentials, Lesson 5: Solving with Formulas, Beginner Level, # 24-26

The distance formula isn't just used to find distance. You can use a formula to slove for any of the variables. In the case of the distance formula, that means we can use it to find distance, rate, or time. Follow along as Kate works three examples, one of each type.

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0:18 # 24 Hummingbirds can fly at a rate of 15 meters per second. In a 30 second flight across the garden, how far could a hummingbird fly?
03:31 # 25 A train traveled 600 miles in 12 hours. What was the train's average rate of speed?
07:23 # 26 Lucy drives at an average rate of 65 miles per hour. If she has to travel 338 miles to get to her grandmother's house, how long will the trip probably take?

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[Lemon_Zest]

That first question tricked me but was proud I got the last two! 😅