Determine the rate of change in the given equation

Reference no: EM131512584

Problem

A 26-foot tall oil tank began the day completely full. It is being emptied into a transport truck at a constant rate. The depth of the oil in the tank is a function of the nummber of minutes the tank has been emptying. The equation y = 26 - (1/5)x can be used to determine y, the depth of oil remaining in the tank after x minutes. Determine the rate of change in this equation.

Reference no: EM131512584

Questions Cloud

How does the smithsons spiral jetty relate to the concept : How does the Smithson's Spiral Jetty relate to the concept of time? Due June 1, 100 pointsPlease read "Dr. Nelson's Take (Week Two)" for a breakdown of grading categories.

Advantages of having hybrid configuration passenger building : What are the advantages of having a hybrid configuration passenger building? What are the four considerations that should be considered

Medical practice and the receptionist : 1. What is your overall impression of the medical practice and the receptionist?

Presence in two global markets : Choose a doughnut/cinnamon bun/bread company with presence in two global markets. Access the two countries' specific Web sites for the product.

Determine the rate of change in the given equation : A 26-foot tall oil tank began day completely full. It is being emptied into a transport truck at a constant rate. Determine the rate of change in this equation.

Medicare the elderly and reimbursement issues : Medicare was designed to provide healthcare to a specific population at a time when many of the elderly seemed unable to afford healthcare.

Involving law enforcement and minority citizens : How may labeling theory or conflict theory be used to explain one of the high-profile cases involving law enforcement and minority citizens?

Change an organization culture : Describe how you might change an organization's culture. Begin by discussing the levels of an organization's culture then detail how you would institute.

Electronic copy of answer : Define the following: a right, a legal right, a moral right, a human right. How are they related? What three (3) features define a moral right?

User Account

All Pages