document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1008261>Question 1008261</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying <BR>\n" );
document.write( "25<BR>\n" );
document.write( " gallons of fuel, the airplane weighs <BR>\n" );
document.write( "2040<BR>\n" );
document.write( " pounds. When carrying <BR>\n" );
document.write( "40<BR>\n" );
document.write( " gallons of fuel, it weighs <BR>\n" );
document.write( "2124<BR>\n" );
document.write( " pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying <BR>\n" );
document.write( "50<BR>\n" );
document.write( " gallons of fuel? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "An increase in fuel of 15 pounds --> an increase in gross weight of 84 pounds.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It doesn't work that way. </SPAN>\n" );
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