You are snow skiing down a mountain that is represented by the linear model y=–30x+6,000 , where y is the number of feet after x seconds. Predict your elevation level in feet if you ski 60 seconds. (1 point)
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After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 5,820 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 5,820 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 4,200 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 4,200 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 6,030 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 6,030 feet high.
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 7,800 feet
After 60 seconds of skiing, you will be 5,820 feet high.
how is it 5820
To find the elevation level after 60 seconds of skiing, we substitute x=60 into the linear equation y = -30x + 6,000:
y = -30(60) + 6,000
= -1,800 + 6,000
= 4,200
Therefore, after 60 seconds of skiing, you will be at an elevation of 4,200 feet.