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The following table shows the amount of air leaking from an inflatable as a function of time:

Time (in minutes)
x Air (in ounces)
f(x)
0 64
1 56
2 48
3 40
4 32


Find and interpret the meaning of the x-intercept in this scenario.
(8, 0); the time it takes all the air to leave the inflatable
(64, 0); the time it takes all the air to leave the inflatable
(64, 0); the time it takes to fill up inflatable with air
(8, 0); the time it takes to fill up inflatable with air

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Answer: The answer is A

Explanation:

User Brad Hazelnut
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Answer: A

Explanation:

It decreases by 8 ounces every minute, so in 4 more minutes, it'll decrease by 32 ounces in 4 more minutes.

User Poru
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