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A rectangle with constant area has possible lengths and widths as shown in the table below. Width vs. Length of a RectangleWidth (w)Length (l)237.5418.75612.589.375Which equation can be used to find any corresponding length and width that fit the pattern in this table?

A
, where l is the length, w is the width, and k is a constant ()
Option A
B
, where l is the length, w is the width, and m and b are constants
Option B
C
, where l is the length, w is the width, and k is a constant
Option C
D
, where l is the length, w is the width, and a is a constant
Option D
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A new car sells for $25,000. The value of the car decreases by 15% each year. What is the approximate value of the car 5 years after it is purchased?

A
, or approximately $11,093
Option A
B
, or approximately $17,500
Option B
C
, or approximately $18,984
Option C
D
, or approximately $24,575
Option D
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Jordan uses a linear equation to model the data in a table. Which reasoning might Jordan have used in the decision to model the data with a linear equation?

A
The products of corresponding x- and y-values are equal.
B
The ratios of consecutive y-values are equal for evenly spaced x-values.
C
The y-values are the reciprocals of the corresponding x-values.
D
The change in y-values is constant for evenly spaced x-values.

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