Question

Olive's solar powered scooter travels at a rate of 30 miles per hour. What equation can she use to calculate her distance with relation to the time she is traveling?

m = miles
h = hours

A: h = 30m
B: h = m + 30
C: m = h + 30
D: m = 30h

Answer 1

The equation to represent the distance traveled by Olive in here solar powered scooter can be given as:

D:
`m=30h`

Explanation:

Given:

Speed of Olive's solar powered scooter = 30 miles/hour

`m\rightarrow` miles traveled

`h\rightarrow` hours of travel

To find the distance traveled by Olive.

Solution:

Distance traveled =
`Speed\ * \ Time`

Thus, the equation to represent the distance traveled by Olive in here solar powered scooter can be given as:

`m=30* h`

∴
`m=30h`