1. Solving for: Speed
Equation: Speed = Distance / Time
Substitute/work: Speed = 125 miles / 2 hours
Answer w/ units: 62.5 miles/hour
2. Solving for: Speed
Equation: Speed = Distance / Time
Substitute/work: Speed = 60 feet / 0.5 seconds
Answer w/ units: 120 feet/second
3. Solving for: Time
Equation: Time = Distance / Speed
Substitute/work: Time = 1,800 miles / 45 miles/hour
Answer w/ units: 40 hours
4. Solving for: Distance
Equation: Distance = Speed × Time
Substitute/work: Distance = 50,000 km/hour × 4 hours
Answer w/ units: 200,000 kilometers
5. Solving for: Speed
Equation: Speed = Distance / Time
Substitute/work: Speed = 75 kilometers / 15 hours
Answer w/ units: 5 kilometers/hour
Solving for: Velocity
Equation: Velocity = Displacement / Time (with direction)
Substitute/work: Velocity = 75 kilometers east / 15 hours
Answer w/ units: 5 kilometers/hour east
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of speed velocity worksheet.