Let x- intercept represents time
Let y-intercept represents population
Let 1990 represent initial year
Points are (0,14.2)(10,12.4)
slope m=
=
General linear equation
y= mx+b --------------(i)
here m is slope and b is intercept
plug the 1st point in equation
14.2= -0.018(0) + b
b=14.2
y= 0.018x + 14.2
replace y with p(t) and x with t
p(t) = -0.018t + 14.2
Answer:
The distance added to each dimension is 2 yards.
Step-by-step explanation:
The initial dimensions of the rectangular fence is 8 yards by 4 yards.
The initial area of the rectangular fence = area of a rectangle
area of a rectangle = length x width
So that,
The initial area of the fence = 8 x 4
= 32
The initial area of the fence is 32 square yards.
But, with the new dimensions, area = 60 square yards.
(4 + x) x (8 + x) = 60
+ 12x + 28 = 60
+ 12x - 32 = 0
(x + 14) = 0 or (x - 2) = 0
x = -14 or x =2
Thus, x = 2
The distance added to each dimension is 2 yards.