Question

Assign a variable to answer this question:    

Your mother calls your friend’s house multiple times to make sure you are headed home. You saw her name on caller ID and left immediately after the first call. You live 4 miles away and can bike at a speed of 15 miles an hour. How long does it take you to get home?

Accepted Answer

*t* = time it takes to get home

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*n* = number of times mom called your friend

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*d* = distance from home

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*s* = speed of the bike

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