Let's clarify the answers based on the scenario described:
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The graph of this scenario would be nonlinear because the rate of change changes (it increases for the first 6 weeks and then decreases after that).
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The y-intercept of this graph would be (0, 50) meaning Ryan started with $50.
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The rate of change is negative after the first 6 weeks because as the weeks increase, the money decreases due to spending $10 each week.
So the filled-in answers would be:
- nonlinear
- (0, 50) meaning Ryan started with $50
- negative after the first 6 weeks because as the weeks increase, the money decreases.