8. The approximate distance in miles between Los Angeles and a commercial jet flying from Boston to Los Angeles
can be found using the function 𝑚 = −475𝑡 + 2,650, where t is the number of hours the jet has been flying.
Which number of hours and minutes is closest to the amount of time that the jet has been flying if the jet is 1,500
miles from Los Angeles?
A. 2 hours and 25 minutes
B. 8 hours and 44 minutes
C. 3 hours and 16 minutes
D. 9 hours and 13 minutes

Question

8. The approximate distance in miles between Los Angeles and a commercial jet flying from Boston to Los Angeles 
can be found using the function 𝑚 = −475𝑡 + 2,650, where t is the number of hours the jet has been flying. 
Which number of hours and minutes is closest to the amount of time that the jet has been flying if the jet is 1,500 
miles from Los Angeles?
A. 2 hours and 25 minutes
B. 8 hours and 44 minutes
C. 3 hours and 16 minutes
D. 9 hours and 13 minutes

anonymous · Answer

a try substitute 2.415 which is 2 hours and 25 minutes to the formula and it will befome 1500

anonymous · Answer

o i didnt really understand the directions thank you for your help