To find slope, we must find the change in y values divided by the change in x values, also called the rise/run. This is modeled below:
Slope = m = (y1 - y2)/(x1-x2) = (6-(-3))/(1 - (-6)) = (6+3)/(1+6) = 9/7
We can check that this answer is correct by consulting the graph. The graph shows a positive correlation (means that the slope should be positive), and if you count the graph unit squares, you get that the graph moves up 9 squares and over 7 squares between the two points shown, letting us know we got the right answer.
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I had that question yesterday
Answer:
<h2>14mph</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the gas mileage for a certain vehicle modeled by the equation m=−0.05x²+3.5x−49 where x is the speed of the vehicle in mph. In order to determine the speed(s) at which the car gets 9 mpg, we will substitute the value of m = 9 into the modeled equation and calculate x as shown;
m = −0.05x²+3.5x−49
when m= 9
9 = −0.05x²+3.5x−49
−0.05x²+3.5x−49 = 9
0.05x²-3.5x+49 = -9
Multiplying through by 100
5x²+350x−4900 = 900
Dividing through by 5;
x²+70x−980 = 180
x²+70x−980 - 180 = 0
x²+70x−1160 = 0
Using the general formula to get x;
a = 1, b = 70, c = -1160
x = -70±√70²-4(1)(-1160)/2
x = -70±√4900+4640)/2
x = -70±(√4900+4640)/2
x = -70±√9540/2
x = -70±97.7/2
x = -70+97.7/2
x = 27.7/2
x = 13.85mph
x ≈ 14 mph
Hence, the speed(s) at which the car gets 9 mpg to the nearest mph is 14mph
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
- Reform the first graph: -3x + 3y = 12; 3y = 12 + 3x; y = 4 + x; y = x + 4
- Compare y = x + 4 and y = x + 4: they are equal, thus the same slope (1) and the same y-intercept (4)
