Linear functions have to have the same slope between any 2 points
find the slope betwen them
slope betwen 2 points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is
(y1-y1)/(x2-x1)
given
(1,12) and (3,9)
slope=(9-12)/(3-1)=-3/2
if we wanted to chek furthere, we check (3,9) and (5,6) and fnd that the slope is also -3/2
so
y=mx+b
m=slope
b=yint
y=-3/2x+b
find b
if x=1 then y=12
12=-3/2+b
add 3/2 both sides
12+3/2=b
13+1/2=b
26/2+1/2=b
27/2=b
y=-3/2x+27/2
try them
we have 2 x values
7 and 3
input them and see their outputs
for x=7
y=-3/2(7)+27/2
y=-21/2+27/2
y=6/2
y=3
(7,3) is a valid point
for x=3
hold a second, we already have a x=3
it is (3,9)
none of them
answer is (7,3)
I can’t see the question b
Answer:
The fraction of wood used for horizontal support is 
.
Step-by-step explanation:
Assume that the total piece of wood is of length 1.
It is provided that Talia used 
of the piece of wood for the base of he project.
She use 
of the piece of wood for the for the vertical support.
The remaining wood she used for horizontal support.
The amount of wood used for horizontal support can be computed by the subtracting the amount of wood used for base of the project and vertical support form 1.
Compute the amount of wood used for horizontal support as follows:
Thus, the fraction of wood used for horizontal support is .
-99..?? I think that’s the answer
1 1/6, 1 2/3, 1 5/6 is the order. :) hope I helped!
