The distance traveled by a car is $D(t)=65 t$ miles, where $t$ is the number of hours driven. What is the meaning of the number 65? (Mark all that apply)
A) The vertical intercept
B) The slope
C) The total distance traveled
D) The speed of the car

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65 represents the slope of the function, which is the rate of change of distance with respect to time, indicating the speed of the car in miles per hour.

The Distance Traveled by a Car Is D(t)=65tD(t)=65 tD(t)=65t Miles, Where ttt

The Distance Traveled by a Car Is $D(t)=65 t$ Miles, Where $t$