Question

Florian ran 1.2 miles and walked 4.8 laps around the path at the park for a total distance of 3.6 miles. Which shows the correct equation and value of x, the distance of 1 lap around the path at the park? 3.6 x + 1.2 = 4.8; x = 1 mile 4.8 x + 1.2 = 3.6; x = 1 mile 3.6 x + 1.2 = 4.8; x = 0.5 mile 4.8 x + 1.2 = 3.6; x = 0.5 mile

Answer 1

D) 4.8x + 1.2 = 3.6; x = 0.5 miles

Answer 2

The correct answer would be D) 4.8x + 1.2 = 3.6; x = 0.5 mile

Explanation:

This is because laps would be the dependent variable, so we know the number of them (4.8) would be multiplied by the variable (x). We also know that 1.2 is the constant. Now we can solve to make sure this is the right equation.

4.8x + 1.2 = 3.6

4.8x = 2.4

x = 0.5