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A boat traveled at a constant speed for 4 hours, covering a total distance of 34 kilometers. How fast was it going?

Solution

A b o a t t r a v e l e d a t a co n s t an t s p ee d f or 4 h o u rs, co v er in g a t o t a l d i s t an ce o f 34 ki l o m e t ers . Ho w f a s t w a s i t g o in g ?

Solution

speed : 8.5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

34 = x \cdot 4

Solve for

x, 34 = x \cdot 4 : x = \frac{17}{2}

Simplify

speed : 8.5

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