Question d-16-x
The equation shown gives the estimated amount of diesel , in gallons, that remains in the gas tank of a truck after being driven miles, where . What is the estimated amount of diesel, in gallons, that remains in the gas tank of the truck when ?
d = 16 - x 30 The equation shown gives the estimated amount of diesel d
Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Functions — Rate of change applications. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice B is correct. It’s given that the equation gives the estimated amount of diesel , in gallons, that remains in the gas tank of the truck after being driven miles. Substituting for in the given equation yields , which is equivalent to , or . Therefore, the estimated amount of diesel that remains in the gas tank of the truck when is gallons.
Choice A is incorrect. This is the estimated amount of diesel, in gallons, that will remain in the gas tank of the truck when , not when .
Choice C is incorrect. This is the estimated amount of diesel, in gallons, that will remain in the gas tank of the truck when , not when .
Choice D is incorrect. This is the estimated amount of diesel, in gallons, that will remain in the gas tank of the truck when , not when .
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