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 she reads and the number of minutes she spends reading, we can set up the following proportional equation:
This equation states that the ratio of the number of pages to the number of minutes is equal to the ratio of 3 pages to 8 minutes.
To express this as a formula for in terms of , we can multiply both sides by to isolate :
This equation shows that the number of pages Hannah reads is directly proportional to the number of minutes , with a rate of pages per minute.
Would you like further explanation or more details?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How many pages will Hannah read in 40 minutes?
- How long will it take Hannah to read 15 pages?
- What would the equation look like if Hannah reads at a different rate, say 5 pages in 12 minutes?
- How does the equation change if Hannah reads at a faster rate, say 4 pages every 8 minutes?
- 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