The equation for this linear function is h= -100t + 4000. Determine the t-intercept. What is its significance in this situation?

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The equation for this linear function is h= -100t + 4000. Determine the t-intercept. What is its significance in this situation?

a. (0, 20); The jet lands in 20 seconds. b. (25, 0); The jet lands in 25 seconds. c. (40, 0); The jet lands in 40 seconds. d. (0, 40); The jet lands in 40 seconds.

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natima [27] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-22T04:50:37+03:00

natima [27]3 years ago

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H= -100t + 4000
To find <span>the t-intercept ⇒⇒⇒ ∴ h = 0
-100 t + 4000 = 0
∴ t = 4000/100 = 40

The correct choice is (c)
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<span>c. (40, 0); The jet lands in 40 seconds.</span>