Question

Which situation could not be represented by this equation −1/4x+14=8?

a) A situation where xx represents the number of apples, and 14 is the cost per apple.
b) A situation where xx represents time in hours, and 14 is the initial temperature in degrees Celsius.
c) A situation where xx represents the number of books, and 14 is the price of each book.
d) A situation where xx represents the number of miles traveled, and 14 is the speed in miles per hour.

Answer 1

The equation -1/4x + 14 = 8 cannot represent d) a situation where x represents the number of miles traveled and 14 is the speed in miles per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the equation -1/4x + 14 = 8, the constant term 14 represents the cost or price of something, and the variable x represents the quantity or number of that something.

Therefore, situation (d) where x represents the number of miles traveled and 14 is the speed in miles per hour cannot be represented by this equation.

The equation does not describe a direct relationship between the number of miles traveled and the speed. Instead, it represents a relationship between quantity and cost or price.