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Kevin is running a marathon. His time comes to 26 miles in 2 2/3 hours. What is his speed in miles per hour?

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x= mph
26 miles
2 2/3 hours

convert 2 2/3 into a fraction
2 2/3 =8/3

x = 26 / (8/3)
x = 9.75 miles per hour
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