Question

There are 3 in. of snow on the ground when it begins to snow 0.5 in./h . Which linear equation represents the total depth of the snow, in inches, after x hours?

Answer 1

There are 3 in. of snow on the ground when it begins to snow 0.5 in./h.

Initial depth of snow = 3 in.

it begins to snow 0.5 in./h. The constant rate of snow is 0.5. So slope = 0.5

Let x be the number of hours

y be the total depth of the snow

To frame linear equation we use y=mx+b

where m is the slope and b is the y intercept (initial depth of snow)

We know m=0.5  and b=3

Replace it in the equation

y = 0.5x + 3

The linear equation that represents the total depth of the snow(y), in inches, after x hours

is y= 0.5x + 3

Answer 2

Answer:

y=0.5x+3

Step-by-step explanation:

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