Sam is rowing a boat away from a dock. The graph shows the relationship between time and Sam's distance from the dock. Evaluate the function for an

input of 3.
Distance from Dock
Distance (meters)
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Times (minutes)
A. After 3 minutes, Sam is 3 meters from the dock.
B. After 40 minutes, Sam is 3 meters from the dock.
C. After 40 minutes, Sam is 40 meters from the dock.
D. After 3 minutes, Sam is 40 meters from the dock.

1 answer

To evaluate the function for an input of 3 (which represents 3 minutes), we need to refer to the graph that shows the distance from the dock over time. However, since I don't have access to the graph, let's analyze the options based on the typical format of such problems:

  • A states that Sam is 3 meters from the dock after 3 minutes.
  • B states that Sam is 3 meters from the dock after 40 minutes.
  • C states that Sam is 40 meters from the dock after 40 minutes.
  • D states that Sam is 40 meters from the dock after 3 minutes.

Without seeing the actual graph, I can't definitively decide which option is right. However, if you are looking for the distance at the specific moment of 3 minutes, look for the option that gives the distance of Sam from the dock at that time, disregarding the other time points.

Make sure to check the y-coordinate at x = 3 on the graph. The correct answer will align with that value.

Please refer to the graph to find the distance at 3 minutes. If you can provide the data or coordinates from the graph, I could assist you better!