The gas mileage for a certain vehicle can be approximated by m = -0.04x^2 + 3.6x - 49, where x is the speed of the vehicle in mph. Determine the speed(s) at which the car gets 30 mpg. Round to the nearest mph.

Lacey Rojas

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2022-08-05

The gas mileage for a certain vehicle can be approximated by m = -0.04x^2 + 3.6x - 49, where x is the speed of the vehicle in mph. Determine the speed(s) at which the car gets 30 mpg. Round to the nearest mph.

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Ismailatirf

Ismailatirf

Beginner2022-08-06Added 14 answers

m = -0.04 x^2 + 3.6 x - 49
30 = -0.04 x^2 + 3.6 x - 49
0.04 x^2 - 3.6 x + 79 = 0
x = 52 mi/hr (or) 38 mi/hr

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