On the x column, you would write 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Then, in the y box, you plug in that number into the equation. Write your answer in the y column.
For example, if x = 1, then 1^2 + 2 - 8 = - 5.
If x = 1, y= -5
Alright here's the breakdown:
your trying to find how many miles per day
so
take the miles (290) and the days it took (5)
and
divide the miles by the days it took (290/5)
and the answer is
58 mi. per day
