<span>Using processing software (Excel) or even a decent scientific calculator. You input the values and generate the best fit cubic equation.
For number 1, the equation is
y = 8x10</span>⁻⁵ x³ - 0.0097 x² + 0.374 x + 1.083
where x is the number of years since 1900
y is the pounds cheese consumed
For number 2, the equation is
y = -3x10⁻⁵ x³ + 0.0028 x² + 0.2155 x + 1.7736
For number 3
P(-1) = 18
To find the original price, you could use a variable to represent the original price in this equation;
Let p represent the original price
.70 × p=11.20
to solve this, we'd isolate the variable (p)
p=11.20 ÷.70
p=16
The original price was $16
Answer:
500 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the pressure applied to the leverage bar be represented by p
Let the distance from the object be represented by d.
The pressure applied to a leverage bar varies inversely as the distance from the object.
Written mathematically, we have:

Introducing the constant of proportionality

If 150 pounds is required for a distance of 10 inches from the object

Therefore, the relationship between p and d is:

When d=3 Inches

The pressure applied when the distance is 3 inches is 500 pounds.
Cos<span> 42° ~ 0.743
cos 42° = sin(90-42) = sin 58°
So sine of complementary angle also has same value as cos 42.
So sin 58 ~ 0.743
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