Question

The equation d=3t represents the relationship between the distance (d) in inches that a snail is from a certain rock and the time (t) in minutes.

What does 3 represent?

Answer 1

If t=1, then d=3: In 1 minute, the snail traveled 3 inches.

If t=2, then d=6: In 2 minutes, the snail traveled 6 inches.

If t=3, then d=9: In 3 minute, the snail traveled 9 inches.

The snails speed is 3 inches per minute. That's what the 3 represents. The change in distance (inches) for each minute that passes.