Problema Solution
The formula r=2 square root of 5L can be used to approximate the speed r, in miles per hour, of a car that has skid marks of length L, in feet. How far will a car skid at 50 mph?
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50/2 = sqrt(5L)
(25)2 = 5L
5L = 625
L = 125 ft