Answer:
<u><em>14 pounds of strawberries and 42 pounds of peaches are sold</em></u>
Step-by-step explanation:
Suppose the pounds of strawberries sold are x and pounds of peaches sold are y. then
$182= x(1) + y(4)--------A
or 182= x(1) +3x(4)------- B
182=x+12x
182/13=x
x=14
Refer to the diagram shown below.
When x = 30 ft, the cable is at 15 ft, therefore y(30) = 15.
That is,
a(30 - h)² + k = 15 (1)
Also, because the distance between the supports is 90 ft, therefore
y(0) = 6 ft, and y(90) = 6 ft
That is,
a(-h)² + k = 6 (2)
a(90 - h)² + k = 6 (3)
From (2) and (3), obtain
a(90 - h)² = ah²
90² - 180h + h² = h²
180h = 90²
h = 45 ft.
From (1) and (2), obtain
225a + k = 15
2025a + k = 6
Therefore
1800a = -9
a = - 0.005
k = 15 - 225(-0.005) = 16.125 ft
Answer:
The equation for the cable is
y = - 0.005(x - 45)² + 16.125
A graph of the solution verifies that the solution is correct.
I thought this would be simple, as I'm familiar with algebra and not really "The constant of proportionality," but I will do my best.
So this said "Constant of proportionality," is referring to basically the answers for the equation when X equals certain numbers.
Make a table of different answers when you plug in X and you get the 'Constant of proportionality.'
y = 2.5x + 3
y = 2.5(1) + 3
y = 2.5 + 3
y = 5.5
Since we plugged in 1 for X and got 5.5 for Y, our input and output is (1, 5.5)
Replace X for a different value, and you will get a bunch of different numbers that will in essence be your function inputs and outputs. Make a table of these and you have your answer.
EXAMPLE -
-= x =- -= y =-
-= 1 =- -= 5.5 =-
-= 2 =- -= 8 =-
-= 3 =- -= 11.5 =-
-= 4 =- -= 13 =-
So there you have it. I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.
1 inch = 25 miles so 5inches x 25 = 125 miles