Question

A car is traveling on a highway. The distance (in miles) from its destination and the time (in hours) is given by the equation d = 420 minus 65 t. What is the practical meaning of the d-intercept? a. Initially the car is 355 miles from its destination. b. Initially the car is 420 miles from its destination. c. Initially the car is 65 miles from its destination. d. Initially the car is 485 miles from its destination.

Answer 1

Answer:

d–intercept is simply the value of t when d equals zero. Which this case is when he reaches it his destination.