Fast Talker Project Activity 3: Writing t(n) Questions

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The Fast Talker Project Activity 3 focuses on the function t = 4.3n, which calculates the time in seconds for n people to recite a tongue twister. For t(5), the calculation yields 21.5 seconds, indicating that it takes 21.5 seconds for 5 people to say the tongue twister. The value t(0) represents a scenario where no individuals are present to recite the tongue twister, resulting in a time of 0 seconds. To determine the number of people who recited the tongue twister when t(n) = 3.44 seconds, one must solve the equation 3.44 = 4.3n.

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  • Understanding of linear functions and their applications
  • Basic algebra skills for solving equations
  • Familiarity with the concept of time measurement in seconds
  • Knowledge of tongue twisters and their linguistic properties
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Activity 3: Writing

The function t = 4.3n predicts the time t (in seconds) it takes n people in a row to say the tongue twister "A cricket critic cricked his neck at a critical cricket match."

1. Find t(5). Explain what it represents. Show your work.
2. What does t(0) mean?
3. Suppose t(n) = 3.44 seconds. How can you determie how many people in a row said the tongue twister?

I need help solving those 3 questions.

Does t(5) mean that 5 people said the tongue twister in t = time?
And does t(0) mean that no one said the tongue twister?
 
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WingZero said:
Does t(5) mean that 5 people said the tongue twister in t = time?
And does t(0) mean that no one said the tongue twister?

You've got the right idea, just don't forget to compute t(5).
 
Hey Melinda,

Thanks a lot for replying. :biggrin:
 

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