Question

The height of an airplane, h, in feet, t, minutes after it begins its descent into Orlando International Airport can be

modeled by the following function: h(t)= -600t + 37000

What does the --600 represent in terms of this context?

Answer 1

-600 shows the rate of decline

Explanation:

Given that the model is

h(t)= -600t + 37000-------------1

comparing this expression with the equation of a straight line which is

y=mx+c--------------------2

-600 shows that the rate of decrease/decline is 600 ft per time

37000 show a constant amount which was the height it was at before declining