Question

18. (ACED 2) A drver starts a journey with 25 gallons in the tank of his car. The car burns 5 gallons for every 100

miles Assume the amount of gasoline in the tank decreases linearly. Igal 20 miles
a White an equation to represent the number of gallons left in the tank at any given distance (in miles).
b. Identify the variables used.
c. How many miles will the car have traveled when it runs out of gas?

Answer 1

1 gallon = 30 milles

×5

=5 gallon = 150 milles

×10

=10 gallon =300 milles

Explanation:

1 gallon = 30 milles

×5

=5 gallon = 150 milles

×10

=10 gallon =300 milles