2. at the start of myka’s hike, the temperature was 68°f. as she hiked, the temperature dropped 5.4°f for…

2. at the start of myka’s hike, the temperature was 68°f. as she hiked, the temperature dropped 5.4°f for every 1,000 feet she hiked up in elevation. what was the temperature after myka hiked up 6,000 feet?

2. at the start of myka’s hike, the temperature was 68°f. as she hiked, the temperature dropped 5.4°f for every 1,000 feet she hiked up in elevation. what was the temperature after myka hiked up 6,000 feet?

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calcular el número de intervalos de 1000 pies

Dividimos la altura total de ascenso (6000 pies) entre 1000. $n=\frac{6000}{1000}=6$

Step2: Calcular la temperatura total que cayó

Multiplicamos el número de intervalos ($n = 6$) por la temperatura que cae por cada intervalo de 1000 pies (5.4°F). $T_{caida}=6\times5.4 = 32.4$°F

Step3: Calcular la temperatura final

Restamos la temperatura total que cayó ($T_{caida}=32.4$°F) de la temperatura inicial (68°F). $T_{final}=68 - 32.4=35.6$°F

Answer:

35.6°F