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This graph shows the number of characters Gina can text as a function of time in seconds.

Cole can text 3 more characters per second than Gina.

Drag each question on the left to the correct answer on the right.

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What equation would show the total number of characters (t) texted by Gina in (s) seconds?
What equation would show the total number of characters (t) texted by Cole in (s) seconds?
How many characters can Cole text in 5 seconds?
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t = 11s
t = 8s
55 characters
40 characters

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To answer the questions, we will use the information provided about Gina and Cole's texting abilities.

  1. What equation would show the total number of characters (t) texted by Gina in (s) seconds?

    • Assuming from the graph (not shown here, but inferring typical values), if Gina texts at a rate of 11 characters per second, the equation would be:
      • Answer: t = 11s

  2. What equation would show the total number of characters (t) texted by Cole in (s) seconds?

    • Since Cole can text 3 more characters per second than Gina, if Gina texts at 11 characters per second, then Cole texts at 11 + 3 = 14 characters per second. Therefore, the equation for Cole would be:
      • Answer: t = 14s

  3. How many characters can Cole text in 5 seconds?

    • Using Cole's rate of 14 characters per second, we calculate:
      • 14 characters/second * 5 seconds = 70 characters
    • However, none of the options stated reflect the 70 characters directly. Given the choices provided, if the intent was for Cole's adjusted value considering a misinterpretation of Gina's or another provided variable, we will still retain the numeric hardness.
    • If we assumed a different starting rate for Gina (based on an earlier question), then:
      • Let's take the alternative rate for Ginal, e.g., based on the choice left, Gina texts at 8 characters/second:
      • Cole would be 8+3 = 11 characters/second, thus Cole in 5 seconds would yield 11 * 5 = 55 characters.
    • Therefore from the given option strictly:
      • Answer: 55 characters

Here are the matched answers:

  1. t = 11s
  2. t = 14s
  3. 55 characters

Please adjust according to the specific details of the original graph for unique and clear understanding context regarding Gina.