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The approximate distance in miles between Los Angeles and a commercial jet flying from Boston and Los Angeles can be found using the function m=-475t+2,650, where t is the number of hours the jet has been flying. Which number of hours and minutes is closest to the amount of time that the jet has been flying if the jet is 1,500 miles from Los Angeles? A.) 2 hours and 25 minutes B.) 8 hours and 44 minutes C.) 3 hours and 16 minutes D.) 9 hours and 13 minutes

 Apr 21, 2015

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m=475t+2650

 

Substitute [m=1500]

 

1500=475t+2650

 

1150=475t

 

t2.421

 

(0.421*60=25.26)

 

t is aproximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, so the most correct answer is A.

 Apr 22, 2015
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Best Answer

m=475t+2650

 

Substitute [m=1500]

 

1500=475t+2650

 

1150=475t

 

t2.421

 

(0.421*60=25.26)

 

t is aproximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, so the most correct answer is A.

zacismyname Apr 22, 2015

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