The approximate distance d (in feet) that drivers travel after noticing that they must come to a sudden stop is given by the following formula, where x is the speed of the car (in mi/h): + x = P 20 If a car travels 75 ft before stopping, what was its speed before the brakes were applied?

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The approximate distance d (in feet) that drivers travel after
noticing that they must come to a sudden stop is given by the
following formula, where x is the speed of the car (in mi/h):
+ x = P
20
If a car travels 75 ft before stopping, what was its speed
before the brakes were applied?
Transcribed Image Text:The approximate distance d (in feet) that drivers travel after noticing that they must come to a sudden stop is given by the following formula, where x is the speed of the car (in mi/h): + x = P 20 If a car travels 75 ft before stopping, what was its speed before the brakes were applied?
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