Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 2 - Functions, Equations, and Graphs - 2-5 Using Linear Models - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 98: 21

Answer

Choice G

Work Step by Step

Let $n$ be the miles she drove in $2$ hours. The conditions of the problem translate to the proportion, \begin{align*}\require{cancel} \dfrac{75}{3}&=\dfrac{n}{2} .\end{align*} Using cross products and the properties of equality, the proportion above is equivalent to \begin{align*} 75(2)&=3(n) \\\\ \dfrac{75(2)}{3}&=n \\\\ \dfrac{\cancel{75}^{25}(2)}{\cancel3^1}&=n &\text{ (divide by $3$)} \\\\ \dfrac{25(2)}{1}&=n \\\\ 50&=n .\end{align*} The miles, $n,$ that she drove in $2$ hours is $50$ miles. Hence, the answer is Choice G.
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