The number of hours needed to complete a trip, h, varies inversely with the driving speed, s. A trip can be completed in 5 hours at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Find the equation that represents this relationship. (this is 'Solve inverse variation problems')

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Myla Wilkins

11 September, 01:57

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Alan Weaver · Answer 1

h = 300/s

Step-by-step explanation:

h and s vary inversely:

h = k/s

When s = 60, h = 5:

5 = k/60

k = 300

h = 300/s