An air traffic controller is tracking two planes. To start, Plane A is at an altitude of 3000 feet and Plane B is at an altitude of 2748 feet. Plane A is gaining altitude at 45.25 feet per second and Plane B is gaining altitude at 50.5 feet per second. How many seconds will pass before the planes are at the same altitude? What will their altitude be when they're at the same altitude?

An air traffic controller is tracking two planes. To start, Plane A is at an altitude of 3000 feet and Plane B is at an altitude of 2748 feet. Plane A is gaining altitude at 45.25 feet per second and Plane B is gaining altitude at 50.5 feet per second. How many seconds will pass before the planes are at the same altitude? What will their altitude be when they're at the same altitude?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 441PT: Two planes leave Dallas at the same time. One heads east at a speed of 428 miles per hour. The other...

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