Joy is traveling by a car and the distance (D) she travels varies directly with the amount of time (t) that she drives. In 3 hours, she drove 120 miles, Find the time it will take her to cover 180 miles.

Joy is traveling by a car and the distance (D) she travels varies directly with the amount of time (t) that she drives. In 3 hours, she drove 120 miles, Find the time it will take her to cover 180 miles.

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

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Problem 32P: A car is traveling at a speed of 33 m/s. (a) What is its speed in kilometers per hour? (b) Is it...

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