The following table shows the distance from school as a function of time:


Time (in minutes)
x Distance (in meters)
f(x)
0 36
3 32
6 28
9 24
12 20


Find and interpret the meaning of the x‐intercept in this scenario.
(36, 0); the distance away from the school
(27, 0); the time it takes to reach the school
(36, 0); the time it takes to reach the school
(27, 0); the distance away from the school