Question

Select the correct answer.

Jason is traveling by car from his home to his office. He has gone 3.5 miles so far. From this point on, he can cover 100 miles every 2 hours. What is the equation of a line that models the total miles traveled, y, in x hours after this point?
A.
y = 100x + 3.5
B.
y = 100x – 3.5
C.
y = 50x + 3.5
D.
y = -50x + 3.5

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

C. y = 50x + 3.5

Explanation:

100 miles in 2 hours is 100/2 = 50 miles per hour. Multiplying that rate by x hours gives the miles traveled in addition to the 3.5 miles so far. The appropriate equation for miles traveled is ...

y = 50x +3.5 . . . matches choice C