Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: f(x) is normally the function of x, so whatever x is, when you plug it into the equation, you'll get an answer. f'(x) may be a corresponding point. Like, P is (0,1) and P' is (0,-1). That's usually what ' means in math, the opposite.
2x - 6y = 12
so we pick any number for x and then solve for y
lets say x = 0
2(0) - 6y = 12
-6y = 12
y = -12/6
y = -2....so when x = 0, y = -2....(0,-2) <== one point
lets say x = 1
2(1) - 6x = 12
2 - 6x = 12
-6x = 12 - 2
-6x = 10
x = -10/6
x = - 5/3...so when x = 1, y = -5/3....(1,-5/3) <== another point
Lets say x = 2
2(2) - 6y = 12
4 - 6y = 12
-6y = 12 - 4
-6y = 8
y = -8/6
y = - 4/3....so when x = 2, y = -4/3.....(2,-4/3) <== another point
lets say x = 3
2(3) - 6y = 12
6 - 6y = 12
-6y = 12 - 6
-6y = 6
y = -6/6
y = -1....so when x = 3, y = -1.....(3,-1) <== another point
now there is 4 points.
We first write the fractions in their decimal forms and find out the ratio.
2 1/4 is equivalent to 2.25, and 1 1/3 is equivalent to 1.33
Ratio will be 2.25 / 1.33 = 1.69 or 1.7 rounded off. Since it cannot be simplified further, then the ratio of mulch to gravel will be 1.7: 1
Quantity of mulch sold → 1.7/2.7 of 172 →0.629 ×172 = 108.2 pounds
Quantity of gravel sold will be 172 -108. 2 = 63 .8 pounds
As you can see, this is a negative slope. It goes down three and over four, as seen on the x and y intercepts. The answer kind of pops out at you.
