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A piecewise linear function consisting of three parts is plotted in quadrant 1 of a coordinate plane. The x-axis is labeled Time in minutes, and the y-axis is labeled Distance in miles.
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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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a runner sprinting at a constant rate starting at minute nine
a runner sprinting at a constant rate starting at minute nine

driving a car at a constant rate for five hours
driving a car at a constant rate for five hours

a runner resting for 5 minutes
a runner resting for 5 minutes

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

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"a runner resting for 5 minutes."

Reason: on 9 < t < 14 the graph is horizontal (distance does not change as time increases), so speed = 0 — the runner is not moving for that 5‑minute interval.