Slope = (-5+7)/(6 - 7) = -2
y = mx + b
b = y - mx
b = -7 - (-2)(7)
b = -7 + 14
b = 7
equation
y = -2x + 7
answer
<span>a. y = -2x + 7</span>
Answer:
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It means that 673 of 9 inch tiles are required to cover an area of 400 square feet, when spacing the tiles a quarter inch apart.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
The function relating number of 9 inch tiles required and area to cover is:

Now, plug in 400 for
to evaluate
.

Therefore, Don required 673 of 9 inch tiles to cover an area of 400 square feet, when spacing the tiles a quarter inch apart.