document.write( "Question 796409: The amount of gas decreases linearly as the car is driven. A car is filled to capacity with the gas and then driven 40 miles. This leaves 13 gallons of fuel in the tank. After driving 180 miles there is 6 gallons of fuel left in the tank. \r
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\n" ); document.write( "c) How many miles can you drive before you run out of gas?
\n" ); document.write( "d) The gas light comes on when there is 1 gallon of gas left. How many miles have you driven when the gas light illuminates?
\n" ); document.write( "e) What is the fuel rating (miles per gallon) for the car?
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "a. You are given two data points (40,13) and (180,6). Use the two-point form of an equation of a line to write the desired equation.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "b. Find the y-coordinate when x = 0\r
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