Preliminary Problem
Givens
Miles = m = 392 miles
Gallons = G = 14 gallons
Miles per gallon = mpg
Formula
miles = miles per gallon * number of gallons.
Solve
392 = mpg * 14 Divide by 14
392 / 14 = mpg
28 = mpg which is really quite good. Our vehicle gets 44 mpg but it's a 4 cylinder. It's meant to get that kind of milage.
Part A
Let x = the number of gallons used
Let y = the number of miles driven
y = k*x
Part B
y = k* x
k =28 mpg
11700 = 28*x
11700 /28 = x
x = 417.86
If this is incorrect please put some more facts in. The question does not seem complete.
Fractions: 4/8, 1/2
Percent: 50%
Decimal: 0.50
The term that best describes a proof in which you assume the opposite of what you want to prove is proof of contradiction. Contradiction means opposite.
Your answer is: C) Proof of Contradiction
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