Model the following situation with a linear equation in ....

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Model the following situation with a linear equation in slope-intercept form:

The gas tank in a truck holds 15 gallons. The truck uses 4/7 gallon per mile.

could the answer be: y= -4/7x + 15

 

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Re: Model the following situation with a linear equation in

Model the following situation with a linear equation in slope-intercept form.
The gas tank in a truck holds 15 gallons. The truck uses 4/7 gallon per mile.

could the answer be: y= -4/7x + 15

Yes, do you understand WHY ?