A rock is dropped from the top of a 2000-foot building. After second, the rock is traveling feet per second. After seconds, the rock is traveling feet per second. Let y be the rate of descent and x be the number of seconds since the rock was dropped. Part A: Write a linear equation that relates time x to rate y. (Hint: Use the ordered pairs (1,32) and (2,64) )
Part B: Use this equation to determine the rate of travel of the rock 17 seconds after it was dropped.