The ordered pairs shown are in the form of (d, t). They represent the distance (d) a bike traveled in a certain amount of time (t) when traveling at a constant speed. (96, 12), (128, 16), (144, 18)
Write an equation to express the relationship between distance and time as shown by the ordered pairs. Explain how you determined the answer.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

the answer is sail boat won the race , and it was going 8 feet per   second