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LINEAR FUNCTIONS
The line that models the pattern
of the winning times in the
men’s Olympic 100-meter dash
is Predicted Time = 
-0.01119Year + 32.185.

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temperatures inside the plane. The linear equation also helps pilots understand
the limitations as to how high they can fly, because not only are there changes in
air pressure, but the temperature decreases by 66° for every 10,000 meters of alti-
tude. You would not want the wind blowing in your face at high altitudes!
The apparel industry uses linear functions when manufacturing dresses.
Dress sizes often reflect a general relationship among a woman’s bust, waist, and
hips. The table below shows the relationship among these measurements.