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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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2장, 문제 36

Solve each formula for the specified variable. Do you recognize the formula? If so, what does it describe? D = RT for R

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Start with the given formula: D = R \(\cdot\) T. This formula is commonly known as the distance formula, where D represents distance, R represents rate (or speed), and T represents time.
To solve for R, isolate R on one side of the equation. Since R is multiplied by T, divide both sides of the equation by T to undo the multiplication.
The equation becomes: R = \(\frac{D}{T}\). This expresses the rate (R) as the distance (D) divided by the time (T).
Check the formula to ensure it makes sense conceptually. The rate is indeed calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.
Recognize that this formula is used in problems involving motion, where you need to find the speed or rate of an object given the distance it travels and the time it takes.

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