Question

Which situation could be represented by the equation 15.5 = x/2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Julie drive 15.5 miles from her home to the grocery store. Julie drives the same path going back home. What is x, the total amount of miles traveled to the grocery store and back home?

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation in the 3rd option represents the equation, 15.5 = x/2.

Distance driven by Julie to the grocery store = 15.5 miles

Distance driven by Julie back home following the same path = 15.5 miles

Total amount of miles travelled to and fro the store, x, = 2*15.5

This means, the mile's covered going to the store or coming back home can be expressed as ½ the total amount of miles, x, covered. Which is: 15.5 = ½x

Therefore, the third option represents the equation, 15.5 = x/2.