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.
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?
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