6 / 2 = 3
21 / 7 = 3
Yes, 2/7 and 6/21 are equivalent ratios. The second number is simply the first number tripled.
You use the rule , y2-y1/x2-x1 , to find the slope so the answer will be = 0-2/4-1 = -2/3
Always find the difference in prices first.
<span>3.45 - 3.20 = $.25 difference </span>
<span>Always divide the difference by the original price. Change this number into a per cent. </span>
<span>.25/3.45 = .07246 = 7.2% decrease </span>
We have:
The generic equation of the line is: y-yo = m (x-xo)
The slope is:
m = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)
m = (- 2-0) / (3-0)
m = -2 / 3
We choose an ordered pair
(xo, yo) = (0, 0)
Substituting values:
y-0 = (- 2/3) (x-0)
Rewriting:
y = (- 2/3) x
Answer:
The equation of the line is:
y = (- 2/3) x
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