Answer:

According to the laws of indices, when multiplying numbers with exponents and the bases are the same add the powers



Let
x-------> the time
y-------> the altitude of a helicopter
Step 1
<u>Find the slope of the line</u>
we know that
the slope m of the line between two points is equal to

we have

substitute in the formula



therefore
<u>the answer is the option </u>
The slope is
. This means that the helicopter descends
ft each minute.
2 x (49.5 - 37.5)
2 x 12
24
Hope this helps :)