An earthquake waves travels through 55 km of rock in 25 seconds. What is the constant of proportionality that represents shows the speed of the earthquake’s wave?

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Zzzgoo · Answer 1 · 2021-06-29T14:54:53+0000

Answer:

d = (max distance / max time)t + 0.

Explanation:

Earthquake travels 55km of rock in 25 seconds, the relationship between d, the distance traveled in km, and t, the time elapsed in seconds is:

d = (max distance / max time)t + 0

d = (55 km / 25 sec) * t

= 2.2t