5/12 or approximately 0.417
Step-by-step explanation:
First step:
Calculate a slope.
The formula of a slope:

The slope-intercept form of an equation of a line:

m - slope
b - y-intercept
We have the points (5, -4) and (-1, 8). Substitute:

Put the value of the slope and the coordinates of the point (5, -4) to the equation of a line:

<em>add 10 to both sides</em>

Finally:

Answer:
One apple cost $0.52.
Step-by-step explanation:
$2.60/5 = $0.52
$0.52 * 5 = $2.60
Let the Total Number of dogs Larry has be : D
Let the Total Number of cats Larry has be : C
Given : Larry sold 5 dogs
Remaining Number of dogs Larry has : D - 5
Given : Larry sold 4 cats
Remaining Number of cats Larry has : C - 4
Given : After selling 5 dogs and 4 cats, Larry still has more dogs than cats
D - 5 > C - 4