Work algebraically and you must show equation used and the work used to get your answers.
a wooden access ramp is being built to reach a platform that sits 30 inches above the floor. the ramp drops 2 inches for every 25 inch run.
a) what is the slope?
b) find the x-intercept of the graph of your equation.
c) design requirements stipulate that the maximum run can be 30 feet. will this ramp meet the requirements?
d) using a complete sentence, explain the reason that you gave your answer to part (c).