Question

A dot was running along a number line.

A frightened dot ran from −5 to 34. What distance did it cover? If the whole run took the dot 3 minutes, what was its average speed?

Answer 1

the first part is 39 units. the second part is 13 units per minute.

Explanation:

add 5 to 34. distance is 39 units.

speed = distance/time

39/3 = 13

the dot went 13 units per minute