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Every morning Jenna runs for 15 minutes. If Jenna runs 8 miles per​ hour, how far does she ​travel? Use the equation equals ​rt, where d is​ distance, r is​ rate, and t is time.

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Explanation:

Question: How far does she travel?

t=20minutes Change this to part of an hour. 20/60 = 1/3 hour

Just set up a table:

Rate * Time = Distance

9 mi/h * 1/3 hour= 9/1*(1/3)=__________ Multiply and simplify, and you have your answer.

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