You drive with a constant speed of 17.3 m/s for 40.0 s. You then steadily accelerate for 5.00 s to a speed of 25.0 m/s. You then slow smoothly to a stop in 15.0 s. How far have you traveled?

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You drive with a constant speed of 17.3 m/s for 40.0 s. You then steadily accelerate for 5.00 s to a speed of 25.0 m/s. You then slow smoothly to a stop in 15.0 s. How far have you traveled?

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