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Greyson rides his bike at a constant rate. In 30 minutes, Greyson can bike 7 miles. I need help on number 3.

Greyson rides his bike at a constant rate. In 30 minutes, Greyson can bike 7 miles-example-1
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I lien ratios for problems like these.

7miles/30 minutes = x miles/105 minutes

Cross multiply
(7miles)(105 minutes) = (30 miles) (x)
735 = 30x
x = 24.5 miles

You can also divide 7 by 30 to get miles/ minute = 0.233 and then multiply that by 105 minutes

0.2333 x 105 = 24.5 miles
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Greyson rides his bike at a constant rate. In 30 minutes, Greyson can bike 7 miles-example-1
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