For a car traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour, the relationship between the distance traveled, d, and the time traveled, t, is described by the function d = 50t. Which statement is true?

A. The speed of the car depends on the time traveled.
B. The distance traveled depends on the time traveled.
C. The speed of the car depends on the distance traveled.
D. The time traveled depends on the distance traveled.

Question

For a car traveling at a speed of 50 miles per hour, the relationship between the distance traveled, d, and the time traveled, t, is described by the function d = 50t. Which statement is true?

A.  The speed of the car depends on the time traveled.
   B. The distance traveled depends on the time traveled.
   C. The speed of the car depends on the distance traveled.
   D. The time traveled depends on the distance traveled.

anonymous · Answer

Starr...We haven't finished working on your other question. Why are you jumping to another one here?

anonymous · Answer

oh thts the wrong problem i didnt need tht one

anonymous · Answer

The formula d = 50t
If we know the time, does that formula tell us something about speed or distance?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

distance

anonymous · Answer

distance. correct. Now I think you can figure out the answer.

anonymous · Answer

i said distance

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, I was stuck on this one too! :o