Question

josh is driving his motorhome. it uses 2 gallons of gas for every 12 miles he travels. complete the table below showing the number of gallons used and the distance traveled. number of gallons 2 7 10 distance (miles) 12 30 48

Explanation:

First, we find the miles per gallon rate. From the first row, 2 gallons give 12 miles, so the rate is $12\div2 = 6$ miles per gallon.

Step1: Find gallons for 30 miles

We know rate is 6 miles per gallon. To find gallons for 30 miles, we do $30\div6 = 5$ gallons.

Step2: Find distance for 7 gallons

Using the rate of 6 miles per gallon, distance is $7\times6 = 42$ miles.

Step3: Find gallons for 48 miles

To find gallons for 48 miles, we do $48\div6 = 8$ gallons.

Step4: Find distance for 10 gallons

Using the rate, distance is $10\times6 = 60$ miles.

Answer:

Number of gallons	2	5	7	8	10