This week I learned how to use a distance, speed and time chart to turn word questions into equations. I learnt about how the three connect (D = ST, S = D/T, T = D/S). You have to plug in the appropriate variables and numbers in each box to create an equation and then use algebra to solve it.
|
Distance |
Speed |
Time |
|
|
Plane |
450 |
X |
450/x |
|
Train |
300 |
X + 2 |
300/x + 2 |