Fre is a new driver, wants to see how fast his old car will go.  He goes from a stop sign (0 miles/hour=beginning speed)  and floors the accelerator.  He goes 30 miles/hour ( final speed) in 10 seconds.  What is the car's acceleration?

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Fre is a new driver, wants to see how fast his old car will go.  He goes from a stop sign (0 miles/hour=beginning speed)  and floors the accelerator.  He goes 30 miles/hour ( final speed) in 10 seconds.  What is the car's acceleration?

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