Y=mx+b where m=slope=(dy/dx) and b=y-intercept (value of y when x=0)
You have two points...(1,-2),(3,2) so
m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(2--2)/(3-1)
m=4/2=2 now that you have the slope...
y=2x+b, you can use either point to solve for the y-intercept, I'll use (3,2)
2=2(3)+b
2=6+b
b=-4 so the line is:
y=2x-4
5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15
-15 -15 subtract 15 from each side
5(2x - 8) = -30
÷5 ÷5 divide both sides by 5
2x - 8 = -6
+8 +8 add 8 to each side
2x=2
÷2 ÷2 divide both sides by 3
x = 1
Checking:
5(2(1)-8) + 15 = -15
5(-6) + 15 = -15
-30 + 15 = -15
-15 = -15 Correct! x=1
It is decreased by a factor of 3. You can determine this by realizing that one inch original equals 3.3 feet, but the equals 1.1 feet, and 3.3/1.1 = 3.
I assume that in this question, you are asked to evaluate the value(s) of r. To answer that question, dividing 1252 by 48 gives us 26.0833 or 26. Mathematically expressing the solution,
26 = 26r^4
Then, divide the equation by 26, giving us 1 = r^4. Evaluate r. This will give us answers of +-1.
