A graph is constructed such that time (in hours) is the x-variable and distance (in miles) is the y-variable. If you plot the distance that a space shuttle in orbit travels on the graph, and it travels at a speed of 17,580 miles per hour, what is the slope of the graph?

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anonymous · Answer

17580 because slope is the coefficient of x in equation y = mx + b

anonymous · Answer

d = 17,580t so slope is 17,580

anonymous · Answer

Here you can put the equation as y = 17580x where x is the number of hours for which the shuttle has travelled...