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The x-axis ranges from 0 to 25 in increments of 2. The y-axis ranges from 0 to 3 in increments of 0.5. The first
part of the function begins at left parenthesis 0 comma space 0 right parenthesis and ends at left parenthesis 9
comma space 1.5 right parenthesis. The second part of the function begins at left parenthesis 9 comma space
1.5 right parenthesis and ends at left parenthesis 14 comma space 1.5 right parenthesis. The third part of the
function begins at left parenthesis 14 comma space 1.5 right parenthesis and ends at left parenthesis 24 comma
space 2 right parenthesis.

Interpret the key function of the graph for the domain interval 9 < t < 14. What scenario can be represented by this portion of the piecewise function?

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O a runner resting for 5 minutes

O a runner sprinting at a constant rate starting at minute nine

O a cyclist taking a cool down ride at a slower constant pace

O driving a car at a constant rate for five hours

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Answer: a cyclist taking a cool down ride at a slower constant pace.

Reason: the graph is flat (y = 1.5) on 9 < t < 14, so the quantity is constant (nonzero) for 5 minutes — a steady, slower pace fits that.