Find the rate of change for the situation. You run 7 miles in one hour and 21 miles in three hours.

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Mathematics

Larry Farrell

23 December, 10:44

Find the rate of change for the situation. You run 7 miles in one hour and 21 miles in three hours.

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Charlee Mccall · Answer 1

By definition,

Speed = the rate of change of Distance over Time

When Distance = 7 miles and Time = 1 hour, the speed is

7/1 = 7 mph (miles per hour)

When Distance = 21 miles and Time = 3 hours, the speed is

21/3 = 7 mph

Answer: 7 mph (miles per hour)