When a flash of lightning occurs, the number of seconds elapsed until thunder is heard can be used to approximate the distance f

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When a flash of lightning occurs, the number of seconds elapsed until thunder is heard can be used to approximate the distance f

rom the storm. The graph models this situation. Which equation can be used to approximate the distance from a storm, y , in miles, given the number of seconds, x , that has elapsed from the moment that a flash of lightning is seen to the time thunder is heard?

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inn [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-08T09:07:55+03:00

inn [45]2 years ago

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Pretty sure its C :)

denis-greek [22] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-08T10:47:53+03:00

After you see a flash of lightning, count the number of seconds until you hear the thunder. (Use the stop watch or count "One-Mississippi, Two-Mississippi, Three-Mississippi," etc.) For every 5 seconds the storm is one mile away. Divide the number of seconds you count by 5 to get the number of miles.

It’s y=1/5x