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John rides his bike with a constant speed of 12 miles per hour. How far can he travel in 2 hours?

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Answer:

24 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Make a proportion

He is traveling at a constant rate of 12 miles/hour, so

he can go 12 miles in 1 hour, and x miles in 2 hours

12/1=x/2

Multiply both sides by 2

2*12/1=x/2 *2

24=x

So, in 2 hours he can travel 24 miles

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