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$d equals 16 t$

The given equation represents the distance $d$ , in inches, where $t$ represents the number of seconds since an object started moving. Which of the following is the best interpretation of $16$ in this context?

The object moved a total of $16$ inches.

The object moved a total of $16 t$ inches.

The object is moving at a rate of $16$ inches per second.

The object is moving at a rate of $\frac{1}{16}$ inches per second.

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Explanation

Choice C is correct. It’s given that in the equation $d equals 16 t$ , $d$ represents the distance, in inches, and $t$ represents the number of seconds since an object started moving. In this equation, $t$ is being multiplied by $16$ . This means that the object’s distance increases by $16$ inches each second. Therefore, the best interpretation of $16$ in this context is that the object is moving at a rate of $16$ inches per second.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the best interpretation of $16 t$ , rather than $16$ , in this context.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.