Earth's Rotational Velocity: Find Linear Velocity

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Homework Statement


Find the linear (or tangential) velocity of a point on the Earth's equator in the frame of reference about a stationary rotational axis as it spins over the course of one day.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I do not understand what the frame of reference is?? If a frame of reference isn't given, how do i find the linear velocity?
 
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