Answer:
The equation for this function in point slope form: y = -3x+47
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that a swimming pool is being drained at a constant rate of 3 inches (depth of the water) per hour.
Slope is the rate of change per unit represented by m
So, m = -3
General equation : y = mx+c ----1
y represents the depth of water
t represents the time
The depth of the water after 5 hours is 32 inches.
So, y =32 and x =5
Substitute the values in the equation
So,32=-3(5)+c
32=-15+c
32+15=c
47=c
Substitute the value of c and m in 1
So, The equation for this function in point slope form: y = -3x+47
