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    Jan 9, 2008, 11:58 AM
    Slope-Intercept Form
    A parachutist is 800 feet above the ground when she opens her parachute. She then falls at a constant rate of 5 feet per second.


    Putt that in Slope-Intercept Form
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    Jan 9, 2008, 12:03 PM
    no. YOU put that in slope intercept form.

    slope intercept form is

    y = mx + b

    m is usually the "rate" and b is the "intial"

    now you try.

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