B. The slope is 65. An equation that represents the scenario would be y - 100 = 65(x - 1)
To find the slope, we use the formula for slope: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
Let's use the two points (1, 100) and (5, 360) to find the slope:
m = (360 - 100) / (5 - 1) = 260 / 4 = 65
Therefore, the correct equation representing the scenario is y - 100 = 65(x - 1)
Francis is hiking up Killington Hill. After 1 hour, he is at an elevation of 100 feet. After 5 hours, he is at an elevation of 360 feet. Find the slope and an equation that represents the scenario.
A. The slope is 65. An equation that represents the scenario would be y - 360 = 65(x - 5)
B. The slope is 65. An equation that represents the scenario would be y - 100 = 65(x - 5)
C. The slope is 65. An equation that represents the scenario would be y - 360 = 65(x - 1)
D. The slope is 260. An equation that represents the scenario would be y - 100 = 260(x - 1)
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