Mathematics
OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help understanding how to write an equation for this worded problem... the relationship between the amount of time a zebra runs at maximum speed and the distance it covers is shown... time (min) 3,6,9,12,15 distance (mi) 2,4,6,8,10 write an equation to describe this relationship I need help understanding how to write an equation for this worded problem... the relationship between the amount of time a zebra runs at maximum speed and the distance it covers is shown... time (min) 3,6,9,12,15 distance (mi) 2,4,6,8,10 write an equation to describe this relationship @Mathematics

8 years ago
OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

$x+\frac x2$

8 years ago
OpenStudy (anonymous):

That doesn't work?

8 years ago
OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = 3,6,9,12,15 y=2,4,6,8,10

8 years ago
OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

$x = y + \frac y2$

8 years ago
OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Check, $x = 10 + \frac{10}{2}$$x = 10+5$x = 15

8 years ago

Or d=t/1.5

8 years ago

Distance (d) equals time (t) divided by 1.5

8 years ago
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks! Both of you!

8 years ago