Question

A plane begins to descend from a height of 202 meters. The plane decreases in altitude at an average rate of 1.8 meters per second. Which function can be used to find the altitude of the plane in meters x seconds since it started. Show work please!

Multiple choice :
F. t(x) = 202- 1.8x
G. t(x) -1.8 (x + 202)
H. t(x) = 202 + 1.8x
I. t(x) = 1.8 ( x + 202)u

Answer 1

The plane starts at 202 m.
All altitudes are in meters.
After 1 second, it is at 202 - 1.8
After 2 seconds, it is at 202 - 1.8 * 2
After 3 seconds, it is at 202 - 1.8 * 3
etc.
After x seconds, it is at 202 - 1.8 * x

202 - 1.8 * x is the same as 202 - 1.8x

Answer: F. t(x) = 202 - 1.8x