Answer:
y = −55x + 275
The initial value is 5
Mike's distance from home when he begins cycling
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation of a line is
y= mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept
The y intercept is 275
Two points are (0,275) and (5,0)
The slope is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (0-275)/(5-0) = -275/5 =-55
y = -55x+275
The initial value is when x = 0
When x = 0 , y = 5
y = 12-2x
Rewriting
y = -2x+12
This is in the form y = mx +b where the slope is -2 and the y intercept is 12
12 is the initial value or when x = 0. It would be the distance that he needs to cover. He needs to go from the library to his house.
