Math Problem Statement

Hannah reads at a constant rate of [3] pages every [8] minutes. Write an equation that shows the relationship between [p], the number of pages she reads, and [m], the number of minutes she spends reading. Do NOT use a mixed number.

Solution

Hannah reads at a constant rate of 3 pages every 8 minutes. To express the relationship between the number of pages pp she reads and the number of minutes mm she spends reading, we can set up the following proportional equation:

pm=38\frac{p}{m} = \frac{3}{8}

This equation states that the ratio of the number of pages pp to the number of minutes mm is equal to the ratio of 3 pages to 8 minutes.

To express this as a formula for pp in terms of mm, we can multiply both sides by mm to isolate pp:

p=38mp = \frac{3}{8}m

This equation shows that the number of pages pp Hannah reads is directly proportional to the number of minutes mm, with a rate of 38\frac{3}{8} pages per minute.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How many pages will Hannah read in 40 minutes?
  2. How long will it take Hannah to read 15 pages?
  3. What would the equation look like if Hannah reads at a different rate, say 5 pages in 12 minutes?
  4. How does the equation change if Hannah reads at a faster rate, say 4 pages every 8 minutes?
  5. Can you find the unit rate of pages per minute for Hannah?

Tip: To find how much time or how many pages for different values, simply substitute known values into the equation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Proportional Relationships

Formulas

p = (3/8) * m

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8