Answer:
b = -0.0019a + 211
at a=2500, b=215.75
Step-by-step explanation:
The points we get from the problem are
(8200 , 195.42)
(4300, 202.83)
where a= altitude and b=boiling point in degrees F
to find slope by b2-b1 / a2-a1
(202.83 - 195.42) / (4300-8200)
= 7.41 / -3900
= -0.0019
we have b = -0.0019a + intercept
substitute in one point to figure out intercept
195.42 = -0.0019(8200) + intercept
195.42 = -15.58 + intercept
add 15.58 to both sides
195.42 + 15.58 = -15.58 + 15.58 + intercept
intercept = 211
b = -0.0019a + 211
At an altitude of 2500ft (a=2500) find b.
b = -0.0019(2500) + 211
b = 4.75 + 211 = 215.75
b = 215.75 degrees F
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