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Two-Cycle Engines Two-cycle engines, used in snowmobiles, chain saws, and outboard motors,...

Two-Cycle Engines Two-cycle engines, used in snowmobiles, chain saws, and outboard motors, require a mixture of gasoline and oil. For certain engines the amount of oil in pints that should be added to x gallons of gasoline is computed by f(x) = 0.16x. (Source: Johnson Outboard Motor Company.)

(a) Why is it reasonable to expect f to be linear?


(b) Evaluate f(3) and interpret the answer.


(c) How much gasoline should be mixed with 2 pints of oil?

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