Question

A scout troop plans to hike a 21-mile trail in the

Appalachian Mountains. They expect to hike the trail at a
rate of 3.5 miles per day. Which equation models the
relationships between the hiking time t they have
remaining on the trail and the number of days d they
have already hiked?
A. t= 21(3.5d)
B. t = 21 - 3.5d
C. t = (21 – 3.5)d
D. t = 21 + 3.5d

Answer 1

Equation B

Explanation:

By going through the equations and comparing them to the question, we can determine the correct equation.

Equation A is the multiplication of the distance they have already hiked by 21.

Equation B is the subtraction of the distance already hiked from the total length of the trail.

Equation C is the same as Equation A, but with a factor of 17.5 instead of 21.

Equation D is the addition of the distance already hiked from the total length of the trail.

Therefore, Equation B is the correct answer.