Question

Jordan will hike the trail shown at a rate of 55 ​mi/h. Write a linear equation to represent the distance Jordan still has to walk after x hours. What does the​ y-intercept of the equation​ represent?

Answer 1

y = 4x

Explanation:

Jordan walks the trail at 55mi/h (he is super super super pro at hiking).

rate = distance / time, which means distance = rate * time.

time = distance in x hours = X

distance = Y

Then, we get the linear equation y = 4x, y representing the distance Jordan will have walked after x time.