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How many miles did she hike if she hiked for 1.75 hrs at a speed of 3.5 mi/h ?

Answer 1

Savannah Anderson

The distance traveled is #"6.1 mi"#.

The formula for speed is #s=d/t#, where #s="speed, d=distance, and t=time"# .

Known/Given #s=3.5"mi/h"# #t=1.75"h"#

Unknown distance

Equation #s=d/t#

Solution Rearrange the equation to isolate distance, then solve for distance.

#s*t=d#

#(3.5"mi/h")(1.75"h")=d#

#"6.125 mi"=d#

Switch sides.

#d="6.125 mi"="6.1 mi"# rounded to two significant figures.

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Answer 2

Genesis Allen

She hiked 6.125 miles.

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Answer 3

Kennedy Adams

To find the distance she hiked, use the formula:

Distance = Speed × Time

Substitute the given values:

Distance = 3.5 mi/h × 1.75 hrs

Calculate the distance:

Distance = 6.125 miles

Therefore, she hiked 6.125 miles.

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