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The altitude y in feet of a hawk that is descending can be represented by the equation y = -20x + 350, where x represents the time in
minutes. The equation y = - 10x + 400 represents the altitude y in feet of an eagle after descending x minutes.
Which bird is closer to the ground after 8 minutes?
The 40
is closer to the ground.
How much closer?
40|
pet
Answer
The hawk is 40 feet closer to the ground after 8 minutes.