Question

In each problem, cross out the extra information.then solve the problem.
cheetahs are found in Africa and Asia. they are the fastest animals in the world, reaching up to 70 miles per hour hour. cheetahs are usually less than 3 feet tall and weigh about 110 pounds. how far can cheetah run in 5 hours?

Answer 1

Multiply 70 by 5. Because it says 70 miles PER HOUR.

Answer 2

The problem:  How far can a cheetah run in 5 hours ?

Extra information, not needed to solve the problem:
Cheetahs are found in Africa and Asia. they are the fastest animals in the world.
Cheetahs are usually less than 3 feet tall and weigh about 110 pounds.

Information needed to solve the problem:
. . . . . reaching up to 70 miles per hour hour.

Solution:
       (70 miles/hour)  x  (5 hours)  =  (70 x 5) hours  =  350 miles.