The rate of change of a linear equation (first degree) is equivalent to the slope of a line. Slope is described as the vertical movement (rise) of the line over its horizontal counterpart (run). In determining the rate of change or slope (m) given 1 data point (x',y'), point-slope form is applicable. Point-slope form is: (y-y') = m (x-x'). Substitute the given point (-5,-1) in the equation. By substitution, [y-(-1)] = m [x-(-5)]. Re-arranging the equation, the rate of change or slope is, m = (y+1)/(x+5).
Answer:
77 nickels
106 dimes
Step-by-step explanation:
Let there be n nickes and d dimes
Since there are 183 coins, we can write:
n + d = 183
Also, the value of nickel is 0.05 and dime is 0.1, total value is 14.45, so we can write:
0.05n + 0.1d = 14.45
Solving 1st equation for n, we have:
n = 183 - d
Putting this into 2nd equation and solving for d:

There are 106 dimes
Since, n = 183 - d
n = 183 - 106
n = 77
There are 77 nickels
To solve this you can make a proportion where the matching sides will correspond to each other. It should look something like this:


Now you must cross multiply
10*42 = 15*x
420= 15x
To isolate x divide 15 to both sides
420/15 = 15x/15
28 = x
Hope this helped!
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