Time, Speed, and Distance Calculations

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Last updated: 8/16/2025

Key Concepts

  • The formula Distance = Speed × Time helps solve problems related to motion.
  • When solving for speed or time, rearrange the formula accordingly:
    • Speed = Distance ÷ Time
    • Time = Distance ÷ Speed
  • Speed can be converted between different units (e.g., mph to feet per second).

Skills Covered

  • Using the distance formula to find missing values.
  • Converting between different speed units.
  • Solving motion-based problems.

Example Problems

  • A bird flies 200 meters in 10 seconds. What is its speed in meters per second?
  • A runner maintains a speed of 8 miles per hour. How far will they run in 3 hours?

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