Question

​The graph passes through the point (20, 6). What is the meaning of this point in the context of the situation?

A
Shari ran 6 kilometers in 20 minutes.
B
After 20 minutes, Shari had 6 kilometers left to run.
C
After 6 kilometers, Shari had 20 minutes of running left.
D
In the first 20 minutes, Shari ran at a rate of 6 kilometers per minute.

Answer 1

Option B. After 20 minutes, Shari had 6 kilometers left to run

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the time in minutes

y ----> the distance remaining in kilometers

we have the ordered pair (20,6)

That means

x=20 min

y=6 km

so

After 20 minutes, Shari had 6 kilometers left to run