Question

please find the equation for the following word problem:
Betty started her bike ride at her friends house which was 4 miles from home. She left from home at a rate of 10 miles per hour.

Answer 1

is there anymore to the problem? it seems like there is more to be said

Answer 2

i know, that's why i'm confused. i have to find the equation, draw the graph, and write the table.

Answer 3

hmmm like it doesnt say "how long did it take her to get home" or anything like that?

Answer 4

well thats not what im looking for really... i just need the equation. i mean, i know how long it took her cuz thats just a ratio (24 minutes), but i dont see how that would help write the equation

Answer 5

what was the equation you found to get to 24 minutes?

Answer 6

i just cross multiplied 60/10 x/4

Answer 7

and the answer was 24 correct?

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

so set your cross multiplication equal to 24 and i believe that will be you equation

Answer 10

i'm talking about a linear equation...

Answer 11

ok that was not stated in the question. but i belive that will still be the same because when x is to a single power it is a linear equation