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Scott is driving to visit family. After 3 hours of driving, Scott traveled 180 miles. After driving for 5 hours at the same rate, he traveled 300 miles. Which equation represents this situation

Scott is driving to visit family. After 3 hours of driving, Scott traveled 180 miles-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

Scott is driving to visit family. After 3 hours of driving, Scott traveled 180 miles-example-1
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Answer:

y = 60 *x

Explanation:

The rate is 180 miles / 3 hours = 60 miles per hour

Check by dividing 300 miles / 5 hours = 60 miles per hour

y = 60 *x where y is miles and x = time

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