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Question 65161: In time-distance relationships in the equation d=-10%2B3t what is the real world meaning for -10 and 3?
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In time-distance relationships in the equation d=-10%2B3t what is the real world meaning for -10 and 3?
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d(t)=-10+3t
d(-10)=-10+3(-10)
=-10-30
=-40
At time -10 the distance is -40
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d(3)=-10+3(3)
=-10+9
=-1
At time 3 the distance is -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.