Question

genesis is driving on a long road trip. she currently has 11 gallons of gas in her car. each hour that she drives, her car uses up 1.5 gallons of gas. how much gas would be in the tank after driving for 3 hours? how much gas would be left after t hours?

answer attempt 1 out of 2

gas left after 3 hours:

gas left after t hours:

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate gas used in 3 hours

Gas used in 3 hours = 1.5 * 3 = 4.5 gallons

Step2: Find gas left after 3 hours

Initial gas = 11 gallons, so gas left = 11 - 4.5 = 6.5 gallons

Step3: Find gas left after t hours

Gas used in t hours = 1.5t gallons, so gas left = 11 - 1.5t gallons

Answer:

Gas left after 3 hours: 6.5 gallons
Gas left after t hours: $11 - 1.5t$ gallons