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Slope-Intercept Form

Question 1 • Modern Math KHS

A plane is on its approach to land on the runway. The jet’s height above the ground is given in feet as a function of the time in seconds. The following table tracks the plane as it lands: t (in seconds) h (in feet) 0 4000 5 3500 10 3000 15 2500 20 2000 25 1500 The equation for this linear function is . Determine the t-intercept. What is its significance in this situation?

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(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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