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James decides to walk home from school today. He lives 3 miles from school and can walk home in 45 minutes. At what rate is James traveling?
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James decides to walk home from school today. He lives 3 miles from school and can walk home in 45 minutes. At what rate is James traveling?

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3 miles per 45 minutes
x miles per 60 minutes(1 hour)
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3*60=45*x
180=45x |:45
x=4

James is traveling at 4 miles per hour.

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James is traveling at 4 miles per hour. Hope it help!
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