Question

A car moving at a constant speed passed a timing device at t=0. After 7 ​seconds, the car has traveled 567 ft. Write a linear function rule to model the distance in feet d the car has traveled any number of seconds t after passing the timing device.

Answer 1

Answer:

The required equation is:

• d = 81t

• f(t) = 81t

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that

distance = rate × t

Given that a car moving at a constant speed passed a timing device at t=0.

In other words, at t = 0 second, d = 0 ft.

After 7 ​seconds, the car has traveled 567 ft.

In other words, at t = 7 seconds, d = 567 ft

Thus, there are two points

(0, 0)

(7, 567)

Finding the slope between (0, 0) and (7, 567)

Using the formula

Slope = Rate of change = [y₂-y₁] / [x₂-x₁]

                                        = [567 - 0] / [7-0]

                                        = 567 / 7

                                        = 81 ft/second

Given that the car is moving at constant speed. So, we dont't have any other factor or term to consider

Thus, the required equation is:

distance = rate × t

d = 81 × t

d = 81t

or

f(t) = 81t

VERIFICATION

Given the equation

d = 81 × t

Put t = 0 to find the disatance in 1 sec

d = 81 × (0) = 0 ft

Put t = 7 to find the distance in 7 seconds

d = 81 × (7) = 567 ft