Question

a scientist is using a tracking device to measure how fast a blue whale swims. data from the device show that the whale swam at a constant rate for 5 minutes and covered 2.5 miles in that time. make a graph showing the change in the whales distance over time. how far does the blue whale swim in 1 minute? try it math toolkit graph paper, straightedges

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed - distance - time formula

Speed $s=\frac{d}{t}$, where $d$ is distance and $t$ is time.

Step2: Identify given values

$d = 2.5$ miles, $t=5$ minutes.

Step3: Calculate speed

$s=\frac{2.5}{5}=0.5$ miles per minute.

Answer:

0.5 miles