Step-by-step explanation:
(a) If g is the number of gallons left in the tank, and t is the time in hours since 8AM:
g = 8 gal − (1 gal / 24 mi) (60 mi / 1 hr) (t hr)
g = 8 − 2.5t
(b) If d is the distance traveled:
d = 60 mi/hr × t hr
d = 60t
(c) When George runs out of gas, g = 0.
0 = 8 − 2.5t
t = 3.2
The distance he travels is:
d = 60(3.2)
d = 192
George travels 192 miles.
3.2 hours after 8AM, the time is 11:12AM.
