Madeline bought a hybrid car that averages 46 miles per gallon. How much gas will she need for a 350-mile trip?

What equation represents this situation? How many gallons of gas will Madeline need? Select two answers.

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The equation that represents this situation is:

Gas needed = Distance ÷ Average fuel efficiency

To find the amount of gas Madeline needs for a 350-mile trip, we substitute the values given in the problem:

Gas needed = 350 miles ÷ 46 miles per gallon
Gas needed = 7.61 gallons

Therefore, Madeline will need about 7.61 gallons of gas for her 350-mile trip.