Askydiver parachutes to the ground. the height y (in feet) of the skydiver after x seconds is y = −10x + 3000.
a) graph the equation.
b) interpret the x-intercept and the slope.

Step-by-step explanation:

To graph the equation of line, we need to find the intercepts:

1) To find x-intercept: put y = 0

0 = -10x + 3000

Solving for x:

10x = 3000

x = 3000/10 = 300

A( 300, 0)

2) To find y intercept: put x = 0

y = -10(0) + 3000

y = 3000

B(0,3000)

Now plotting line through these two points gives the graph.

3) To find the slope of the equation:

Using two point form:

m = -10

Please see the attached file for graph:

(x, y)→(x − 8, y − 7)

step-by-step explanation:

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