6. This graph shows the path of a hang glider from the top of a hill to the ground below. y 10 A 5 0 11 Wh 3' B 5 a) Find the slope of the hill (AB). b) Write an equation for the path of the glider in 1 terms of its slope, and its y-intercept. X 10 c) Use the equation to find the coordinates of the point in which the glider's path intersects the x-axis (the ground).

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6. This graph shows the path of a hang glider from
the top of a hill to the ground below.
y
10
A
5
0
B
10
X
5
a) Find the slope of the hill (AB).
b) Write an equation for the path of the glider in
1
terms of its slope, - and its y-intercept.
'3'
c) Use the equation to find the coordinates of the
point in which the glider's path intersects the
x-axis (the ground).
Transcribed Image Text:6. This graph shows the path of a hang glider from the top of a hill to the ground below. y 10 A 5 0 B 10 X 5 a) Find the slope of the hill (AB). b) Write an equation for the path of the glider in 1 terms of its slope, - and its y-intercept. '3' c) Use the equation to find the coordinates of the point in which the glider's path intersects the x-axis (the ground).
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