Question

The altitude of a plane as it begins to descend is shown by the linear equation
a = 22,000 – 800m, where a is the plane’s altitude, in feet, and m is minutes.

What is the plane’s altitude when m = 12?

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Answer 1

@KamiBug

Answer 2

I think a= -9578 , but I'm not sure

Answer 3

@confluxepic

Answer 4

@KamiBug

Answer 5

a = 22,000 – 800(12)
a = 22,000 - 9600
a = ?

Answer 6

or, 12 x -800 = 9600 so a = 22000 - 9600 = 12400

Answer 7

so em i right @KamiBug

Answer 8

The answer is 12,400, yes. :)