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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The number of calories burned, C, varies directly with the time spent exercising, t. When James runs for 2 hours, he burns 800 calories. Which of the following equations shows this direct linear variation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@harsimran_hs4

OpenStudy (harsimran_hs4):

c = kt k = constant of proportionality so 2 hours and 800 cal burned is given 800 = k(2) k = 400 c = 400t is the required eq where t is the number of hours

OpenStudy (harsimran_hs4):

clear??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u explain that again im not getting it

OpenStudy (harsimran_hs4):

\[c \alpha t\]

OpenStudy (harsimran_hs4):

c = kt

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it thanks

OpenStudy (harsimran_hs4):

:)

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