Let’s use the equation to help us make a prediction. Remember x represents the time in hours, and y represents Thomas’s elevation. What will Thomas’s elevation be after 8 hours? Solve on paper or use the calculator. Then, enter your answer on Zearn.

Question

y
=
500x + 100
y
=

Answer 1

To find Thomas's elevation after 8 hours using the equation $y=500x+100$:

1. Substitute $x=8$ into the equation: $$y=500(8)+100$$

2. Calculate: $$y=4000+100$$ $$y=4100$$

So, Thomas's elevation after 8 hours will be 4100.