Sure! I will help you tackle each of the questions, one at a time. Let’s begin with Question 6.
Question 6
Step 1: Input-Output Table Analysis
Given the input-output pairs:
- (−4, y)
- (10, y)
- (−1, y)
- (2, −20)
- (5, −35)
We will find the linear equation that fits these points.
Step 2: Finding the Linear Equation
To find the linear equation (y = mx + b), we will first determine the slope (m) using two points. Let’s use the points (2, -20) and (5, -35).
The formula for slope is: \[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] Using the points (2, -20) and (5, -35):
\[ m = \frac{-35 - (-20)}{5 - 2} = \frac{-35 + 20}{3} = \frac{-15}{3} = -5 \]
So, our slope \(m = -5\).
Next, we can find the y-intercept \( b \) using one of the points. Using the point (2, -20):
\[ -20 = -5(2) + b \] \[ -20 = -10 + b \] \[ b = -10 \]
Thus, the linear equation representing the input-output pairs is: \[ y = -5x - 10 \]
Step 3: Creating a Real-World Situation
Scenario: Imagine a person is spending money on buying items online. Let \( x \) be the number of items bought and \( y \) the total amount of money spent in dollars. The relationship indicates that for each additional item bought, the total expenditure decreases by $5 after accounting for a fixed base cost of $10 (like a membership or delivery fee).
Step 4: Meaning of the Slope and Y-Intercept
- Slope (-5): This indicates that for every additional item purchased, the total expenditure (output) decreases by $5.
- Y-intercept (-10): This indicates that the expenditure would be at -$10 if items cannot be bought, which represents an unnecessary scenario since we can't spend negative money.
Step 5: Creating a Graph
To graph the equation, we can plot a few points using the equation \(y = -5x - 10\):
- For \(x = 0\): \(y = -10\) -> Point (0, -10)
- For \(x = 1\): \(y = -15\) -> Point (1, -15)
- For \(x = 2\): \(y = -20\) (given)
- For \(x = 5\): \(y = -35\) (given)
- For \(x = -1\): \(y = -5\) -> Point (-1, -5)
- For \(x = 10\): \(y = -60\) -> Point (10, -60)
Graphing these points will give us a straight line.
Step 6: Using the Equation and Graph
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Change in output value per unit change in input value: The slope of the equation (-5) indicates the output changes by -5 for every 1 unit increase in input.
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Output value when input value is 0: \[ y = -5(0) - 10 = -10 \]
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Output value when input value is 10: \[ y = -5(10) - 10 = -60 \]
Prediction based on table and graph: If they continue buying items, we predict they will incur expenses that continue to decrease despite the increase in items, suggesting they may not buy more due to the fixed costs exceeding perceived value.
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