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PLEASE HELP MEE! the table below shows y, the average speed of a cyclist in miles per hour, and x, the time in hours that it takes to cyclist to complete a bicycle tour. which rational function best models the data in the table?

PLEASE HELP MEE! the table below shows y, the average speed of a cyclist in miles-example-1

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Answer:

The answer is D: 96/x

Explanation:


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By definition it is known that speed equals the distance between time.
Therefore, according to the definition, the last two options are the possible answers:
Let's evaluate the third option:
y = (3/2) * (1 / x)
x = 12
y = (3/2) * (1/12) = 3/24 = 1/8
The table is not fulfilled
Let's evaluate the fourth option:
y = (96 / x)
x = 12
y = (96/12) = 8
Yes, the table is met.
answer:
y = (96 / x)
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