Question

The freezing point of water, T (measured in degrees fahrenheit), at altitude a (measured in feet) is modeled by the function T(a)= .0001a+32. In terms of altitude and temperature, which statement describes the meaning of the slope

Answer 1

Question options:

The boiling point increases by 18 degrees as altitude increases by 1000 feet

The boiling point increases by 1.8 degrees as the altitude increases by 1000 feet

The boiling point decreases by 18 degrees as the altitude increases by 1000 feet

The boiling point decreases by 1.8 degrees as the altitude increases by 1000 feet

Answer:

The freezing point increases by 0.1 degrees for every 1000 feet

Explanation:

In the options given we have used it as a reference for our answer. The equation given in terms of temperature and altitude means that for every increase in altitude a(we have assumed here that a increases by 1000 feet each time as in options) there is increase in temperature by 0.1 degrees(freezing point)