Find Position in Uniform Motion: Car Moving on a Straight Line

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In uniform motion, an object moves at a constant speed along a straight line, meaning its velocity does not change over time. To find the position at different times, the general equation used is x = x1 + vt, where x is the position, x1 is the initial position, v is the constant speed, and t is the time elapsed. In the example provided, if a car travels from x1=13m to x2=3m over 30 seconds, the speed can be calculated to determine the position at any given time. Additionally, for the trip between two cities, the average speed can be calculated by dividing the distance by the time taken. Understanding these concepts allows for accurate predictions of position in uniform motion scenarios.
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Im just throwing small numbers here so i can get help on the general idea...Im driving a car in uniform motion along a straight line. I go from a position x1=13m at time t1=0 secs to x2=3-m at time t2 = 30 seconds? can anyone help me with the general equation to find the position at different times?
 
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