A hill road rises uniformly so that its elevation above a reference level is…

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Straight Lines · Straight Lines

Problem

A hill road rises uniformly so that its elevation above a reference level is represented by a straight line when graphed against horizontal distance. On a certain survey drawing, the road is shown to be 2 m2\,\text{m} above the reference level at the origin and 20 m20\,\text{m} above the reference level at a horizontal distance of 90 m90\,\text{m}. (i) Taking the horizontal distance xx (in metres) along the road as the independent variable and the elevation yy (in metres) as the dependent variable, write the equation of the line representing the road. (ii) Using this equation, find the elevation of the road at a horizontal distance of 45 m45\,\text{m}. (iii) Determine how far (horizontally) from the origin the road will first reach an elevation of 50 m50\,\text{m}.

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