To determine John's average speed for his trip from Fort Worth to Midland, we can use the formula for average speed, which is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. Here are the detailed steps to find the average speed:
1. Identify the total distance traveled:
- John drove a distance of 300 miles.
2. Identify the total time taken:
- The time taken for the trip was 5 hours.
3. Apply the formula for average speed:
- The formula for average speed is given by:
[tex]\[
\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}
\][/tex]
4. Substitute the known values into the formula:
- Total Distance = 300 miles
- Total Time = 5 hours
Thus, we substitute these values into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Average Speed} = \frac{300 \, \text{miles}}{5 \, \text{hours}}
\][/tex]
5. Perform the division:
- When we divide 300 miles by 5 hours, we get:
[tex]\[
\text{Average Speed} = \frac{300}{5} = 60 \, \text{miles per hour}
\][/tex]
Therefore, John's average speed for his trip from Fort Worth to Midland was [tex]\(\mathbf{60 \, \text{miles per hour}}\)[/tex].
