OK, I am really lost on this one.
AN Airbus 320 plane takes off from Denver International Airport, which is 5200 ft. above sea level, and climbs to 30,000 ft at a constant rate of 1000ft/min.

A.) What is the linear equation for the height of the plane in terms of time after take off?

B.) Using the above equation find the height of the plane 8 minutes after take off

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OK, I am really lost on this one. 
AN Airbus 320 plane takes off from Denver International Airport, which is 5200 ft. above sea level, and climbs to 30,000 ft at a  constant rate of 1000ft/min.

A.) What is the linear equation for the height of the plane in terms of time after take off?

B.) Using the above equation find the height of the plane 8 minutes after take off

radar · Answer

h=5200+1,000t
for height after 8 min.  h=5200+8,000=13,200 feet

anonymous · Answer

Thank you radar!