Answer:
y=-1/2x+2
the y-intercept is at 2 and the slope is -1/2
meaning the y coordinates with move down 1 while the x coordinates will move 2 in a positive (right) direction
It seems confusing, but it's just breaking down the steps for you. It's done the same as any other word problem.
a. The unknown is how many minutes she used beyond the plan. So, we'll use "m" for the variable, to represent minutes.
b. 73.40 = 65 + 0.10m
The 73.40 is the total, which is why it's by itself. 65 represents the price per month for the plan, and 0.10m is the price per extra minute multiplied by the unknown amount of minutes used.
c. 73.40 = 65 + 0.10m
8.40 = 0.10m
84 = m
d. The number of minutes that Allegra went over the time that the plan allows is found by solving the equation we just wrote and solved. $0.10 is paid for every minute past the plan's allowance, meaning that "m" in the equation, when solved, shows us exactly how many minutes over Allegra went.
Answer:
A) y=-1/2x+55
Step-by-step explanation:
We can clearly see a negative trend/association between the number of hot drinks sold on a given day and the low temperature of that day. Therefore, the slope of the best line of fit must be negative, eliminating D and E. Also, notice that when the low temperature is 0°F, the number of hot drinks sold is about 55, which is a good indicator of our y-intercept or constant, eliminating choice C. Because the best line of fit is not so steep, the slope will be closer to 0 if it's a negative trend. This eliminates choice B, making the correct answer A.