I think it is: y=0.375x+3.125
a=(5-2)/(5- -3)=3/8=0.375
Find b
(5)=0.375(5)+b
(5)=1.875+b
5-1.875=b
b=3.125
Write and solve an equation of ratios:
6 inches 1 inch
-------------- = ------------
60 inches x
Cross-multiplying, 6x = 60, so x = 10 inches (answer)
Each container is 50 pounds, forget about the second sentence it's just there to confuse you. One ton is 2,000 pounds, half of that is 1,000 lbs. 1,000 divided by 20 is 50. 50 pounds each.
Answer: 8/9
Step-by-step explanation:
0.8888888 = 8/9