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The motorist problem . By: The Marshmallows. The question. The question is : A motorcyclist could’ve completed the 900-mile trip in two hours less time if he had averaged 5 miles faster . What would be her/his average speed?. Hypothesis .
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The motorist problem By: The Marshmallows
The question • The question is : A motorcyclist could’ve completed the 900-mile trip in two hours less time if he had averaged 5 miles faster . What would be her/his average speed?
Hypothesis • Our hypothesis was a total 50 mph to complete it 2 hours faster.
MODEL 1 Speed Difference in time traveled in hours
The Equationspeed=distance/timeS+5mph=900 miles/(t-2hrs)where S= speed and T = time it took.
Plugging in the answer:45+5=900 miles/(20-2)simplifying:50=900/18Which is correct!