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easyThe distance d, in feet, from the ground to a flag on a flagpole t seconds after a person begins lowering it is given by the function d(t)=26−4t. In this context, what does 26 represent?
A
The distance, in feet, of the flag from the ground before it is lowered
B
The distance, in feet, of the flag from the ground 4 seconds after it begins lowering
C
The time, in seconds, it takes for the flag to be fully lowered
D
The rate, in feet per second, at which the flag moves as it is lowered