Answer:
a)
b)d(t)=500t
c)
Step-by-step explanation:
d = Horizontal distance
s = the distance between the plane and the radar station
The horizontal distance (d), the one mile altitude, and s form a right triangle.
So, use Pythagoras theorem
a)
(b) Express d as a function of the time t (in hours) that the plane has flown.
d(t)=500t
(c) Use composition to express s as a function of t.
using b
Equation:
6x + 3x = 45
To find X:
6x = 45
45/6 = 7.5
x = 7.5
To find other X:
3x = 45
45/3 = 15
x = 15
Final answer:
7.5 cups tortilla chips
15 cups corn chips
So the train is pulling about 50 cars in total, and there's about 30 boxes of freight in each car.
30 x 50 = 1500
The best estimate would be near 1500 boxes of freight through the whole train.
The answer should be -192. I could explain in the comments if you would like. :)