The Following Table Shows the Depth D , in Inches $d$

question 53

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the depth D , in inches, of water in a pond after $d$ days of eva- poration. Find a linear model for depth as a function of days. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline d & 2 & 4 & 6 & 8 \\\hline D & 766 & 764 & 762 & 760 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(D = - 2 d + 770\)
• B) \(D = 768 d + - 1\)
• C) \(D = - 1 d + 768\)
• D) \(D = 770 d + - 2\)

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