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Write an expression that represents the rate at which melvin can type

Write an expression that represents the rate at which melvin can type-example-1
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Justin can type w words per minute. We can write this expression as (for the total words typed in a period of time at a rate of w):


J\text{ = w}\cdot x

Melvin can type 4 times as many words as Justin. The expression can be written as:


M=4w\cdot x

For example, if we have 3 minutes. Justin type 30 words per minute. Then, Melvin will type 4*30=120 words per minute. Or:


J=30\cdot3=90,M=4\cdot30\cdot3=360

Justin will type 90 words in three minutes, while Melvin will type 360 words in 3 minutes.

The number at the side of x is the rate at which both, Justin and Melvin, type words per minute (w and 4w).

Therefore, the expression at which Melvin can type can be:


M=4w\cdot x

At a rate of 4w, to find the total words typed in a period of time.

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