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5. The Thompsons traveled 210 miles in 24 hours. The equation 2.5m = 210 can be used to find

the average rate of travel. What is the value of m?

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Answer:

84

Step-by-step explanation:

In equation 2.5m=210, you must isolate the variable, m, by dividing 2.5 from both sides. On the side of the variable, 2.5 will cancel out 2.5 leaving you with x=210/2.5. Now you can simplify by dividing 210 by 2.5 leaving you with x=84. Hope this helps.

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