Not sure if that is the entire question, but yes, it does. Poly comes from the Greek polus or polloi meaning much or many.
Answer: The .30 per mile is the independent, because it is manipulated, and changed throughout. DRY MIX : Dependent, Responding, Y axis. Manipulated, Independent, X axis.
We develop an equation for the given situation by first writing the general equation for lines,
y = mx + b
Substituting to this given the values given above,
(1990) 430 = b
(2000) 400 = m(10) + 430
The value of m from the equation in 2000 is -3. Thus, the equation of that relates the variables is,
y = -3x + 430
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given equation:

Factor out 3 from the first 2 terms:

Divide the coefficient of x by 2 and square it: (-3 ÷ 2)² = 9/4
Add this inside the parentheses and subtract the distributed value of it outside the parentheses:

Factor the parentheses and combine the constants:
