Question

A train travels 500 miles in 8 hours. Assuming that the train continues to travel at a constant rate, write an equation that represents this situation.

Answer 1

y=125/2x

Explanation:

Answer 2

`y = 62.5x`

Explanation:

We know that,

`Speed =(Distance)/(Time)`

Given,

Distance = 500 miles,

Time = 8 hours

Thus, the speed =
`(500)/(8)=62.5\text{ miles per hour}`

Since, the train continues to travel at a constant rate,

⇒ The Distance it will cover in 1 hour = 62.5 miles,

⇒ The distance it will cover in x hours = 62.5x

Let y represents the distance cover by train in x hours,

`\implies y = 62.5x`

Which is the required equation.