Jeremy rides his bike at a rate of 15 miles per hour. Below is a table that represents the number of hours and miles Kevin rides. Assume both bikers ride at a constant rate. Which biker rides at a greater speed? Include all of your calculations in your final answer.

Time in hours (x) Distance in miles (y)

1.5 17.25

2 23

3.5 40.25

4 46

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Blake Maxwell

15 July, 17:37

Jeremy rides his bike at a rate of 15 miles per hour. Below is a table that represents the number of hours and miles Kevin rides. Assume both bikers ride at a constant rate. Which biker rides at a greater speed? Include all of your calculations in your final answer.

Time in hours (x) Distance in miles (y)

1.5 17.25

2 23

3.5 40.25

4 46

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Stephens · Answer 1

Well if we look at the ordered pair in the table we have, we see our other rider, Kevin, taking 2 hours to go 23 miles, or 11.5 mph. If we take Jeremy's rate, 15 miles an hour, in 2 hours he will be going 30 miles, farther than Kevin.