From 5 miles to 16 miles
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Answer:
x = -17
Step-by-step explanation:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 3 = 1/5(x - (-2))
y - 3 = 1/5(x + 2)
y - 3 = 1/5x + 0.4
y = 1/5x + 0.4 + 3
y = 1/5x + 3.4
Now we plug in y as 0 to find x
y = 1/5x + 3.4
(0) = 1/5x + 3.4
-3.4 = 1/5x + 3.4 - 3.4
-3.4 = 1/5x times 5
-3.4 times 5 = x
-17 = x
