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A motorboat moves across a lake at a constant speed. When it begins, it is 64 km from the shore. After 17 minutes, it is 30 km from the shore. Which function describes the motorboat's distance from the shore?

A. y=-17x+30
B. y=2x+64
C. y=-17x+64
D. y=-2x+64

Please solve fast!
I am giving a lot of points!


Sagot :

Answer:

y = -2x + 64

Explanation:

The x represents the time in minutes and y represents distance in km.

Determine coordinates: (0, 64), (17, 30)

Find slope:

[tex]\sf slope : \dfrac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2- x_1} = \dfrac{\triangle y}{\triangle x} \ \ \ where \ (x_1 , \ y_1), ( x_2 , \ y_2) \ are \ points[/tex]

[tex]\rightarrow \sf slope \ (m) : \dfrac{30-64}{17-0} = -2[/tex]

Find equation:

[tex]\sf y- y_1 = m(x - x_1)[/tex]

[tex]\sf y - 64 = -2(x - 0)[/tex]

[tex]\sf y = -2x + 64[/tex]