Mathematics

The Big Idea: Does Traveling 170 Miles in 2 Hours Prove I Drove 85 mph? Suppose a driver is accused of speeding because: Someone calculates: Average Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 170 ÷ 2 = 85 mph The question is: Does this prove that the driver was driving at exactly 85 mph at some point during the trip? The Mathematical … [Read more...] about Could This Average Speed Get You Fined? The Calculus Says Yes