D: MODEL & DISCUSS
A flatbed trailer carrying a load can have a maximum total
height of 13 feet, 6 inches. The photograph shows the height of
the trailer before a load is placed on top. What are the possible
heights of loads that could be carried on the trailer?
A. What type of model could represent this situation? Explain.
13 ft Gin - 5ft = 8ft in
The possible trailer height is already 5ft. Leaving a remaining 8ft in
of height available before reaching the max height total.
5 ft
B. Will the type of model you chose show all the possible heights
of the loads without going over the maximum height? Explain.