A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135183885
Author: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny Lott, Barbara Boschmans
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.4A, Problem 16A
Suppose a car is travelling at constant speed of 60 mph.
a. Draw a graph showing the relation between the distance travelled and the amount of time that it takes to travel the distance.
b. What is the slope of the line that you drew in part (a)
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A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)
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