The function f(x) = 2x + 26 represents the distance a flock of birds travels in in miles. the function g(x) = x − 1 represents the time the flock traveled in hours.
solve f divided by g of 5, and interpret the answer.
a 9; the birds' rate in miles per hour
b one ninth; the number of birds in the flock
c 9; the number of birds in the flock
d one ninth; the birds' rate in miles per hour

a 9; the birds' rate in miles per hour

step-by-step explanation:

given:

the distance a flock of birds, f(x) = 2x + 26

the time the flock traveled,   g(x) = x − 1

solving f divided by g of 5

(f/g)= (2x+26)/(x-1)

      = 2+ 28/x-1

putting the value 5 in above we get

(f/g)(5)= 2+ 28/5-1

          = 2+ 28/4

            = 2+7

            = 9

as we know by the formula speed= distance/time, hence

a 9; the birds' rate in miles per hour represents the correct answer and interpretation!