. While on vacation, Lisa Carr traveled a total distance of 440 miles. Her trip took 8 hours. What was her average speed

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1. While on vacation, Lisa Carr traveled a total distance of 440 miles. Her trip took 8 hours. What was her average speed?

2. What is the distance and the displacement of the race car drivers in the Indy 500?

3. What is the displacement of the cross-country team if they begin at the school, run 10 miles and finish back at the school?

4. A car accelerates from rest to a speed of 36 km/h in 20 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car in m/s2?

5. A car slows down from a speed of 72 km/h to rest in 25 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car?

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