Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. It's given that the model estimates that whales from the genus Eschrichtius travel to miles in the ocean each day during their migration. If one of these whales travels miles each day for days, then the whale travels miles total. If one of these whales travels miles each day for days, then the whale travels miles total. Therefore, the model estimates that in days of its migration, a whale from the genus Eschrichtius could travel at least and at most miles total. Thus, the inequality represents the estimated total number of miles, , a whale from the genus Eschrichtius could travel in days of its migration.
Desmos solution:
Note: The inequality 7216 ≤ x ≤ 7716 directly models the daily range multiplied by 16 days, matching choice B.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.