Answer:
m = 1/3, b = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation is already written is slope-intercept form, y = m x + b.
Choices: <span>A. 16/9
B. 4/3
C. 32/9
D. 64/27</span>
Given:
number of pints used for larger chest = 16 pints
number of pints used for smaller chest = 9 pints
Ratio of the volume of the larger chest compared to the smaller chest.
We will use the number of pints used in lieu of the volume of each chest.
16 / 9 is the ratio. Choice A.
Make them into improper fractions
(5*5)+3
(2*3)+2
Final fractions
28/5+8/3
Find a common denominator
Multiply 28/5 by 3
84/15
Multiply 8/3 by 5
40/15
Add - 84+40=124
<span>The first two cuts can intersect at only 1 pt regardless of where they are placed.
So 4 pieces there.
The last cut can only intersect each other cut a 1 pt, regardless of placement. As long as the intersection is different than the first intersection, then you will have 7 pieces.</span>