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The speed of a sound wave in air depends on the air temperature. The formula above shows the relationship between a, the speed of a sound wave, in feet per second, and t, the air temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit `(.^(@)F)`.
At which of the following air temperatures will the speed of a sound wave be closest to 1,000 feet per second?

A

`-46^(@)F`

B

`-48^(@)F`

C

`-49^(@)F`

D

`-50^(@)F`

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B
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