The speed that a vehicle was traveling, s, in miles per hour, when the brakes were first applied, can be estimated using the formula s= where d is 0.04 the length of the vehicle's skid marks, in feet. Use this information to complete parts (a) through (d). a) Estimate the speed of a car that made skid marks 4 ft long. The speed of the car is mph. (Simplify your answer.) |-

The speed that a vehicle was traveling, s, in miles per hour, when the brakes were first applied, can be estimated using the formula s= where d is 0.04 the length of the vehicle's skid marks, in feet. Use this information to complete parts (a) through (d). a) Estimate the speed of a car that made skid marks 4 ft long. The speed of the car is mph. (Simplify your answer.) |-

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305071742

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter1: Equations And Graphs

Section1.CR: Chapter Review

Problem 76E

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