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distance-speed-time l1
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question
a certain species of earthworm wriggles 30 inches in 15 minutes. what rate is it moving at?
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

$\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\text{Speed} = \frac{30\ \text{inches}}{15\ \text{minutes}}$

Step3: Calculate the rate

$\text{Speed} = 2\ \text{inches per minute}$

Answer:

2 inches per minute