Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying 20 gallons of fuel, the airplane weighs 2224 pounds. When carrying 55 gallons of fuel, it weighs 2441 pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying 70 gallons of fuel? Airplane weight (in pounds) Amount of fuel (in gallons) pounds X
Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying 20 gallons of fuel, the airplane weighs 2224 pounds. When carrying 55 gallons of fuel, it weighs 2441 pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying 70 gallons of fuel? Airplane weight (in pounds) Amount of fuel (in gallons) pounds X
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Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying 20 gallons of fuel, the
airplane weighs 2224 pounds. When carrying 55 gallons of fuel, it weighs 2441 pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying 70 gallons of fuel?
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