Sandia Aerial Tram Albuquerque boasts one of the longest aerial trams in the world. The
tram transports people up to Sandia Peak. The table shows the
elevation of the tram at various times during a particular ride.
Minutes into the Ride
2
5
9
14
Elevation in Feet
7069
7834
8854
10,129
a. Write an equation for a function (linear, quadratic,
or exponential) that models the relationship between
the elevation of the tram and the number of minutes
into the ride. Justify your choice.
b. What was the elevation of the tram at the
beginning of the ride?
c. If the ride took 15 minutes, what was the elevation
of the tram at the end of the ride?