To solve the problem, we can first determine some key components using the given information.
Given Information:
- Water level after 3 days of rain: \(34\) feet
- Water level after 10 days of rain: \(62\) feet
- Initial water level before rain began: \(22\) feet
Let \(y\) represent the water level in feet and \(x\) represent the number of days of rain.
a. What is the rate of change (slope) for this scenario?
The rate of change (slope) can be calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{slope (m)} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Where:
- \((x_1, y_1) = (3, 34)\)
- \((x_2, y_2) = (10, 62)\)
Now, substituting in the values:
\[ \text{slope (m)} = \frac{62 - 34}{10 - 3} = \frac{28}{7} = 4 \]
Response for a: 4
b. What is the y-intercept for this scenario?
The y-intercept can be determined using the initial water level when no rain has occurred (i.e., when \(x = 0\)). Given that the river was 22 feet before the rain began:
Response for b: 22
c. Write an equation for the scenario in slope-intercept form.
The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by:
\[ y = mx + b \]
Where:
- \(m\) is the slope
- \(b\) is the y-intercept
Substituting the values we found:
\[ y = 4x + 22 \]
Response for c: \(y = 4x + 22\)
d. Write this equation in standard form.
The standard form of a linear equation is given by:
\[ Ax + By = C \]
Starting with the slope-intercept form:
\[ y = 4x + 22 \]
We can rearrange this into standard form:
\[ -4x + y = 22 \]
Multiplying through by -1 to keep \(A\) non-negative:
\[ 4x - y = -22 \]
To make the right side positive, we can also write:
\[ 4x - y = 22 \]
Response for d: \(4x - y = 22\)
Summary of Responses:
a. 4
b. 22
c. y = 4x + 22
d. 4x - y = 22