A spacecraft launches from the International Space Station and flies directly away from the earth at a constant speed of 270 miles per hour. The International Space Station is 254 miles above the Earth. The spacecraft's distance from the Earth t hours after launch is given by D = 254 + 270t miles. Explain in practical terms the meaning of the initial value and growth rate. In practical terms this means that "When the spacecraft launched, it was away from Earth and its distance away from the ---Select--- Earth is increasing at a rate of ---Select--- 6 ".

A spacecraft launches from the International Space Station and flies directly away from the earth at a constant speed of 270 miles per hour. The International Space Station is 254 miles above the Earth. The spacecraft's distance from the Earth t hours after launch is given by D = 254 + 270t miles. Explain in practical terms the meaning of the initial value and growth rate. In practical terms this means that "When the spacecraft launched, it was away from Earth and its distance away from the ---Select--- Earth is increasing at a rate of ---Select--- 6 ".

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.5: Solve Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 10.87TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population grew from 100 to 500 in 6 hours. At this...

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