Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In order for 4*t to equal d, the 4 has to represent a rate with respect to time because the multiplication between them will cancel the time unit. We know this because of the formula d = rt with 'r' being rate
a: 4 is the rate at which Shelby walks, 4 miles per hour
b: T is replaced with 32, so the expression tells us the distance Shelby travels in 32 hours at a rate of 4 miles per hour