To be able to give the answer to this item, we are to represent first with any variables the amount he earns each weekend for mowing the same field. Also, we represent the number of weeks he had worked by the variable y. The total amount of money he will have after working for y weeks is,
T = xy
Since, we are not given with any other information of the other expenses that have to be paid then we can say that if T is already equal to the price of the new lawnmower then, Tom will be able to purchase it and begin his lawn mowing business in due time.
in the first equation y is greater than so it would be shaded above the line and in the second equation y is less than so it would be shaded below the line
