Question

I got 240 so I just need to double-check that. I also need to explain why it's 240 mins? Maybe an expression? Help

Answer 1

Let’s find the slope of this equation

Slope formula:

(y2-y1/x2-x1)

Plug things in

(-3000-0/20-0)

(-3000/20)

Condense the fraction

Slope = -150 or lowering 150 feet per minute.

Let’s get point slope form, add in some points.

Point slope form:

y - y1 = -150(x - x1)

Plug things in

y - (-3000) = -150(x - 20)

y + 3000 = -150x + 3000

Subtract 3009

y = -150x

Plug in -36000 for y

(-36000) = -150x

Divide by -150

x = 240

You are correct, it took 240 minutes.