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Jon hikes 12 mi at a constant rate of 3 mi/h.



How many hours does he hike?

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Answer: 4 hours

Step-by-step explanation: Because Jon is walking at a constant rate, the equation will be simple division

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Because Jon is walking at a constant rate, the equation will be simple division. Because Jon walks 3 miles per hour, if you divide 12 miles by 3 miles per hour (12 mi / 3 mph), the miles in the equation cancel and you are left with 12 / 3 hours. 12 / 3 = 4, so Jon is hiking for 4 hours.

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