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The equation d = rt relates distance, rate, and time. A turtle walked 400 feet

in 10 minutes. What was the turtle's speed?

User Gsinha
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Answer: 40 per minute

Explanation:

The equation d = rt relates distance, rate, and time. A turtle walked 400 feet in-example-1
User Dean Hill
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Answer:

Explanation:

d = rt....and just so you know, speed is the same as rate

since we are looking for r, I am gonna change the equation

d = rt......r = d / t

d = 400

t = 10

now sub

r = d / t

r = 400/10

r = 40 ft per minute <=====

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