Question
a. Write an equation in the “y = mx + b” format for the canal that runs through the Toaster Company property. Solve for “m” and “b” in the “y = mx + b” formula. The canal crosses the x-axis at -16 and crosses the y-axis at 3. See the chart for a visual. (
b. Write an equation in the “y = mx + b” format for the Power Lines that runs through the Toaster Company property. Solve for “m” and “b” in the “y = mx + b” formula. The power lines cross the y-axis at 1 and cross the x-axis at 4. See the chart for a visual.
c. What is the slope of the equation for the power lines?
d. What is the slope of the equation for the canal?
b. Write an equation in the “y = mx + b” format for the Power Lines that runs through the Toaster Company property. Solve for “m” and “b” in the “y = mx + b” formula. The power lines cross the y-axis at 1 and cross the x-axis at 4. See the chart for a visual.
c. What is the slope of the equation for the power lines?
d. What is the slope of the equation for the canal?
Answers
Reiny
wouldn't you need the answer to c) and d) before you can do a) and b)
I will do a)
x-intercept is -16, so you have the point (-16,0)
y-intercept is 3, that is the b of our equation and the point (0,3)
slope = (3-0)/(0-(-16)) = 3/16
so equation is y = (3/16)x + 3
now do b) the same way.
I will do a)
x-intercept is -16, so you have the point (-16,0)
y-intercept is 3, that is the b of our equation and the point (0,3)
slope = (3-0)/(0-(-16)) = 3/16
so equation is y = (3/16)x + 3
now do b) the same way.