a.
Express the distance travelled in terms of the time elapsed.
a.
Answer to Problem 74E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Jason and Debbie leave Detroit at 2:00 P.M. and drive at a constant speed, travelling west on
Calculation:
They pass Ann at
Hence,
b.
Draw the graph of the equation in part (a).
b.
Answer to Problem 74E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Jason and Debbie leave Detroit at 2:00 P.M. and drive at a constant speed, travelling west on
Calculation:
They pass Ann at
The equation representing the relation is
So
When
When
The line joining
c.
Find the slope of line.
c.
Answer to Problem 74E
The slope of this line
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Jason and Debbie leave Detroit at 2:00 P.M. and drive at a constant speed, travelling west on
Calculation:
They pass Ann at
Hence, the slope of this line
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