Equation for slope=1/3 and y-intercept=-1 is:
y = mx + b
where m is slope and b is y-intercept.
So, equation becomes
y = -1x + 1/3
Now put different values of x in the equation to get corresponding value of y.
x y
0 1/3
1 -2/3
2 -5/3
3 -8/3
-1 4/3
-2 7/3
-3 10/3
If the triangle is a right triangle, the pythagorean theorem would work
since it doesn’t, the triangle is NOT A RIGHT TRIANGLE
(see attached pic for work :))
Answer:
15 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
1/2 inch = 3 miles
1 inch = 6 miles
2 inches = 12 miles
2.5 inches = 15 miles