Given
h(t)=30.5t+8.7
Find
Meaning of slope
Meaning of y-intercept
Explanation
(a)
Slope = 30.5
It means the average speed of the hot air balloon is 30.5 ft/min
(b)
y-intercept = 8.7
It means the initial height of the balloon is 8.7 ft
Final Answer
(a) 30.5
(b) 8.7
