Question

A big ship drops its anchor.

E represents the anchor's elevation relative to the water's surface (in meters) as a function of time t (in seconds).
E= -2.4t + 75
How far does the anchor drop every 5 seconds?

Answer 1

12 meters

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: 12 meters

Explanation:

The drop for 5 seconds is 5 times the unit drop rate of the function. Since the slope of the graph is 2.4. 5 times 2.4 =12 meters