Question

Evaluate the formula for distance to solve the problem. Then use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

Distance = rate times time

During a big race, Jeff races his car at a rate of 125 miles per hour for 3.2 hours. What is the distance of the race?

First, write the
.

Next, use parentheses when you substitute
in for r and
in for t.

Now, simplify by
125 and 3.2.

Jeff raced for a distance of
miles.

Answer 1

First, write the

✔ formula: d = rt

.

Next, use parentheses when you substitute

✔ 125

in for r and

✔ 3.2

in for t.

Now, simplify by

✔ multiplying

125 and 3.2.

Jeff raced for a distance of

✔ 400

miles.

Explanation: