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700 miles the train takes 5 hours to a travel the distance at what unit rate is the train traveling?

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Answer:

The rate is 140 miles per hour

Explanation:

We can use the formula distance is equal to rate times time

The distance is 700 miles and the time is 5 hours

D =rt

700 = r*5

Divide each side by 5

700/5 = 5r/5

140 =r

The rate is 140 miles per hour

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