The slope of the line is calculated using
y2 - y1 / x2 - x1
Substituting the given values
-8 - 27 / 5 - 0 = -7
The rate of change or the slope is -7
And the initial value is the value of y when x is 0. From the first coordinates, the initial value is 27.
Answer:
$8.40
Step-by-step explanation:
We can write a proportion to find the total amount last year using the information given. A proportion is two equivalent ratios set equal to each other.

We will cross multiply the numerator of one ratio with denominator of the other. And then solve for y.
125(y)=100(10.50)
125y=1050
y=8.40
The solution would be the coordinates of (3a,a).