Answer:
0; 10; 20
Step-by-step explanation:
x is the independent variable
y is the dependent variable
y is dependent on x
a) For what value of the independent variable will the value of the function be equal to −6
y=0.3x−6
-6 = 0.3x-6
0=0.3x
x = 0
Therefore, if the independent variable is 0, the value of the function will be -6.
b) For what value of the independent variable will the value of the function be equal to −3
y=0.3x−6
-3 = 0.3x-6
0.3x = -3+6
0.3x = 3
x = 3/0.3
x = 10
Therefore, if the independent variable is 10, the value of the function will be -3.
c) For what value of the independent variable will the value of the function be equal to 0.
y=0.3x−6
0=0.3x-6
6 = 0.3x
x = 6/0.3
x = 20
Therefore, if the independent variable is 20, the value of the function will be 0.
Given:
h = high quality bean ; costs 6 per pound
c = cheaper bean ; costs 3.25 per pound
160 pounds of blended coffee beans at 4.97 per pound
h + c = 160
6h + 3.25c = 160(4.97)
6h + 3.25c = 795.20
h = 160 - c
6(160-c) + 3.25c = 795.20
960 - 6c + 3.25c = 795.20
- 2.75c = 795.20 - 960
- 2.75c = -164.80
c = - 164.80 / -2.75
c = 59.92 or 60 pounds
h = 160 - c
h = 160 - 60
h = 100 pounds
Sarah must blend 100 pounds of high quality bean and 60 pounds of cheaper bean.
By saying the slope was multiplied by -1/2, I assume you actually mean multiply and not decreased. In the equation, the slope of the equation is 3. Therefore, if it were to be multiplied by -1/2, the new slope would be -3/2. Because the slope is now negative, the slow would be downward. I hope this helps :-)
