Exponent rule : a^-b = 1 / a^b
52^-5 =
1 / 52^5 =
1 / (52 * 52 * 52 * 52 * 52)
Given:
The function that represents how the amount of fuel changes as a function of distance flown is

where x represents miles flown, and f(x) represents the amount of fuel remaining.
To find:
The rate of change for this scenario.
Solution:
The slope intercept form of a linear function is
...(i)
Where, m is the slope or rate of change and b is the y-intercept.
We have,
...(ii)
On comparing (i) and (ii), we get

Therefore, the rate of change for this scenario is -0.9. It means, the amount of fuel in the airplane is decreasing by 0.9 gallons per mile.
Whole-wheat bread = $2.06/lb
We need the cost of 3.8 lbs of whole-wheat bread.
So, we simply need to multiply the cost with the amount needed.
(cost per pound) × (amount of bread)
($2.06) × (3.8)
Simplify.
$7.828
Round to the nearest tenths.
$7.83
So, 3.8 pounds of whole wheat bread costs $7.83
~Hope I helped!~
Slope = 4 but I need to get to 20 characters to reply to this question. Have a nice day