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