( y1 - y2 ) / ( x1 - x2 )
In this case, I calculated it to be 12/10, or 6/5
Next, we choose a point to use in our formula. I'll use point E since it does not have any negative signs.
The final slope-intercept equation is then:
y - 8 = 6/5 * ( x - 4 )
You know where the glacier is now, and how far it moves in
one year. The question is asking how close to the sea it will be
after many years.
Step-1 ... you have to find out how many years
Step-2 ... you have to figure out how far it moves in that many years
Step-3 ... you have to figure out where it is after it moves that far
The first time I worked this problem, I left out the most important
step ... READ the problem carefully and make SURE you know
the real question. The first time I worked the problem, I thought
I was done after Step-2.
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Step-1: How many years is it from 2010 to 2030 ?
(2030 - 2010) = 20 years .
Step-2: How far will the glacier move in 20 years ?
It moves 0.004 mile in 1 year.
In 20 years, it moves 0.004 mile 20 times
0.004 x 20 = 0.08 mile
Step-3: How far will it be from the sea after all those years ?
In 2010, when we started watching it, it was 6.9 miles
from the sea.
The glacier moves toward the sea.
In 20 years, it will be 0.08 mile closer to the sea.
How close will it be ?
6.9 miles - 0.08 mile = 6.82 miles (if it doesn't melt)
Let x = the other rational number.
x(66/7) = (48/5)
Solve for x to find your answer.
5 Steps to Solving the Problems With Your Problem Solving
Step 1: Pin the Problem. Clearly define the issue at hand. ...
Step 2: Identify the Issues. Start breaking down the problem into subcomponents. ...
Step 3: Generate Hypotheses and Prioritize Proving Them. ...
Step 4: Conduct Your Analysis. ...
Step 5: Advance Your Answer.
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