OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 75 · Algebra · Rational expressions
Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 75
Write an inverse variation equation to solve the following problems.
The fuel consumption (mpg) of a car varies inversely with its weight. A Toyota Corolla weighs 2800 pounds getting 33 mpg on the highway.
ⓐ Write the equation that relates the mpg to the car’s weight. ⓑ What would the fuel consumption be for a Toyota Sequoia that weighs 5500 pounds?
OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations · Exercise 75
Stuck? A gentle nudge
No hints for this one.
Your working
Check your full solution
Upload photos of your handwritten work or a PDF, and Lemma will read it and tell you whether it's right — and where it first goes wrong if not.