It takes about 4 days for the temperature to decrease by 9°F.
An equation is an expression that shows the relationship between two or more variables or numbers.
Let x represent the number of days. Given that the temperature drop decreased by 1 1/2°F each day (- 1 1/2), for it to decrease by 9°F (-9):
-1 1/2 * x = -9
-1.5x = - 9
x = 4 days
It takes about 4 days for the temperature to decrease by 9°F.
Option B is the correct answer because you start with 15 gallons (y-intercept), and the car consumes or decreases at 0.03 gal/per mile (your slope or m).
