A train travels 500 miles in 8 hours. Assuming that the train continues to travel at a constant rate, write an equation that represents this situation.

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Hdnn · Answer 1 · 2019-03-11T21:52:31+0000

Answer:

y = 62.5x

Explanation:

We know that,

Speed =(Distance)/(Time)

Given,

Distance = 500 miles,

Time = 8 hours

Thus, the speed =
$(500)/(8)=62.5\text{ miles per hour}$

Since, the train continues to travel at a constant rate,

⇒ The Distance it will cover in 1 hour = 62.5 miles,

⇒ The distance it will cover in x hours = 62.5x

Let y represents the distance cover by train in x hours,

$\implies y = 62.5x$

Which is the required equation.