(2) According to the coordinates of point D (2.5,80) and point E (4.5,300),
Substituting y=kx+b, we get:
80=2.5k+b
300=4.5k+b
Solution:
k= 1 10
b=? 195
Therefore, the resolution function corresponding to the line segment DE is: y =110x-195 (2.5 ≤ x ≤ 4.5);
(3) The coordinates of point ∵ A are: (5300),
Substituting into the analytical formula y=ax,
300=5a,
Solution: a=60,
Therefore, y=60x, and when 60x =110x-195,
Solution: x=3.9, so 3.9- 1=2.9 (hours),
A: The car overtook the truck after 2.9 hours.