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A plane left Chicago at 8:00 A.M. At 1:00 P.M., the plane landed in Los Angeles, which is 1500 miles away. What was the average speed of the plane for the trip? (include units)

Find slope:
Then find the average speed of the plane for the trip

User Bjelli
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  • Time taken=13:00-8:00=5h
  • Distance=1500mi


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow Avg\: Speed=(Total\: distance)/(Time)


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow Avg\:Speed=(1500)/(5)


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow Avg\:Speed=500mph

User Abto
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Explanation:

150/50=50

So 50mph is average speed

Formula Used :-

Speed=Distance/Time

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