Maria is driving to Miami. Let y represent her distance from Miami (in miles). Let x represent the time she has been driving (in hours).

Suppose that xand y are related by the equation....
y= −60x + 275

Answer the questions below.

Note that a change can be an increase or a decrease.For an increase, use a positive number.

For a decrease, use a negative number.

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Maria is driving to Miami. Let y represent her distance from Miami (in miles). Let x represent the time she has been driving (in hours). 


Suppose that xand y are related by the equation.... 
y= −60x + 275

Answer the questions below.

Note that a change can be an increase or a decrease.For an increase, use a positive number. 

For a decrease, use a negative number.

anonymous · Answer

What was Maria's distance from Miami when she began her drive?

anonymous · Answer

What is the change in Maria's distance from Miami for each hour she drives?