The grade of one of America's steepest roads is 37%. When walking from point A to point B, a total walking distance of 5000 feet, the elevation changes by approximately 1735 feet. When looking at a map, what will be the distance from point A to point B?

The grade of one of America's steepest roads is 37%. When walking from point A to point B, a total walking distance of 5000 feet, the elevation changes by approximately 1735 feet. When looking at a map, what will be the distance from point A to point B?

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter3: Linear And Nonlinear Functions

Section3.3: Rate Of Change And Slope

Problem 18PPS

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#7 The grade of one of America's steepest roads is 37%. When walking from point A to point B, a total walking distance of 5000 feet, the elevation changes by approximately 1735 feet. When looking at a map, what will be the distance from point A to point B?

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