To predict the pressure at 0 meters, we substitute x = 0 into the equation:
P(0) = 946e^(-0.0001277 * 0)
P(0) = 946e^0
P(0) = 946 * 1
P(0) = 946 millibars
Therefore, the predicted pressure at 0 meters is 946 millibars.
To predict the pressure at 15,000 meters, we substitute x = 15,000 into the equation:
P(15000) = 946e^(-0.0001277 * 15000)
P(15000) = 946e^(-1.9155)
P(15000) ≈ 175.34 millibars
Therefore, the predicted pressure at 15,000 meters is approximately 175.34 millibars.
Solve the problem.
The function defined by
P(x)=946e−0.0001277x approximates the atmospheric pressure (in millibars) at an altitude of x meters. Use P to predict the pressure at 0 meters and 15,000 meters.
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