Question

An airplane's altitude in feet during its descent can be found using the equation y=-150x + 30,500. After new government regulations become law, the descent isnow modeled by the equation y=-150x + 30,000. Which statement describes this change?

The airplane starts its descent from an altitude 500 feet lower.

The airplane descends 500 feet per horizontal mile slower.

The airplane descends 500 feet per horizontal mile faster.

The airplane starts its descent from an altitude of 500 feet.

Answer 1

The airplane would starts its descent from an altitude 500 feet lower.

Explanation:

The x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis is vertical (altitude). It would be 500 feet lower because they took 500 away from the 30,000.