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The function f(x) = 6x + 8 represents the distance run by a cheetah in miles. The function g(x) = x − 2 represents the time the

cheetah ran in hours. Solve f divided by g of 3, and interpret the answer.

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natta225 [31]3 years ago

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Correct question is;

The function f(x) = 6x + 8 represents the distance run by a cheetah in miles. The function g(x) = x − 2 represents the time the cheetah ran in hours. Solve (f/g)(3), and interpret the answer.

Answer:

26 is the cheetahs rate in miles per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given;

f(x) = 6x + 8

g(x) = x − 2

Thus;

f/g = f(x)/g(x)

> (6x + 8)/(x − 2)

Since we are looking for (f/g)(3), then we have;

> (6(3) + 8)/((3) − 2) = 26

Since f(x) is distance and g(x) is time, then, we know that distance/time = speed. Thus, the interpretation is 26 mph which is the speed of the cheetah.

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$m=\dfrac{3}{2}$

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