A train travels 500 miles in 8 hours. Assuming that the train continues to travel at a constant rate, write an equation that represents this situation.
Let's call the speed of the train "s" (in miles per hour).
The equation that represents this situation is:
distance = rate x time
Plugging in the given values, we get:
500 = s x 8
Simplifying:
500/8 = s
62.5 = s
Therefore, the equation is:
distance = 62.5t
where "t" is the time (in hours) that the train has been traveling.