Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 2 - Graphs and Functions - Chapter 2 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 298: 57

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Step 1. Identify the key points: $y=0$ means at home, a line slope equals to the speed (distance/time). Step 2. At time $t=0$, the driver is at home, from 0 to 1 hr, the driver traveled 30 miles at a speed of 30mph. Step 3. From 1 to 2 hr, the driver drove in the same direction another 20 miles (50-30) at a speed of 20mph. Step 4. From 2 to 3 hr, the driver drove towards home for 30 miles at a speed of 30mph. Step 5. From3 to 4 hr, the driver drove away from home for 40 miles at a speed of 40mph. Step 6. From 4 to 5 hr, the driver drove back home for 60 miles at a speed of 60mph.
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