SOLUTION: Suppose an elevator is 400 feet above the ground. It descends at a steady rate. After 15 seconds it is 250 feet above the ground. a. Write a linear equation for the height of the

Question 673856: Suppose an elevator is 400 feet above the ground. It descends at a steady rate. After 15 seconds it is 250 feet above the ground.
a. Write a linear equation for the height of the elevator as a function of time.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Suppose an elevator is 400 feet above the ground. It descends at a steady rate. After 15 seconds it is 250 feet above the ground.

(0,400)

(15,250)  m = 150/-15 = -10

 y = -10x + 400 

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