The table of values below represents a linear function and shows Marco’s progress as he is pumping gas into his car. What is the output for the initial value?

Question

Gas in Marco’s Car
Seconds Spent Pumping Gas
0
12
24
36
48
Gallons of Gas in Car
3
5
7
9
11
0 gallons
2 gallons
3 gallons
6 gallons

Answer 1

To find the output for the initial value of Marco’s gas, we look at the table values given for the gallons of gas in the car at different times (seconds spent pumping gas).

From the data you provided:

• At 0 seconds, he has 3 gallons.
• At 12 seconds, he has 5 gallons.
• At 24 seconds, he has 7 gallons.
• At 36 seconds, he has 9 gallons.
• At 48 seconds, he has 11 gallons.

The output for the initial value, which corresponds to the time spent of 0 seconds, is 3 gallons.