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An airplane at 30,000 feet begins its descent. The plane descends 500 feet per minute. Write an equation in the form y = mx + b to model the height of the plane during its descent.

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Answered by MagicalGirl1246
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Answer:

f = feet above ground

r = rate of descent

m = minutes

f = 30000 - r · m

f = 30000 - 20000m

After five minutes:

f = 30000 - 2000(5)

f = 30000 - 10000

f = 20000

After five minutes the plane is at 10,000. feet

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