b. 450.80
you multiply 40 x 9.80 ...equals 392.
<span>take 1/2 of 9.80...that equals 4.90. </span>
<span>4.90 plus 9.80 equals $14.70 x 4 = 58.80 </span>
<span>$58.80 plus 392. equals $450.80</span>
Slope of the given line = 4
slope of the req. line = 4
equation of the line
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y + 8 = 4(x - 3)
y + 8 = 4x - 12
4x - y - 12 - 8 = 0
4x - y - 20 = 0