Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the slope along with an (x, y) coordinate with which to write the equation. You could use this info in the slope-intercept form and solve for b, or you could use this info in the point-slope form and solve it for y. Trust me when I tell you that either one will get you the correct equation. Promise! I used the point-slope form, just because. ; )
y - 2 = 3(x - 1) and
y - 2 = 3x - 3 and
y = 3x - 1 OR in standard form, we will put the x and y terms on the same side of the equals sign, separated from the constant:
-3x + y = -1. But if we get picky and do not like to lead with negatives, we could change ALL the signs to their opposites (which is the same as multiplying the whole thing by a -1) to get
3x - y = 1 which is the third choice down.
They are similar. Set the proportions equal to each other
(x + 8)/8 = (x+14)/12
Cross multiply
(x + 8)/8 (8)(12) = (x + 14)/12 (12)(8)
12(x + 8) = 8(x + 14)
Distribute the 12 and 8 to the corresponding monomials inside the parenthesis
12(x + 8) = 12x + 96
8(x + 14) = 8x + 112
12x + 96 = 8x + 112
Isolate the x. Subtract 8x from both sides and 96 from both sides
12x (-8x) + 96 (-96) = 8x (-8x) + 112 (-96)
12x - 8x = 112 - 96
4x = 16
Isolate the equal sign. Divide 4 from both sides
4x/4 = 16/4
x = 16/4
x = 4
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4 is your answer for x
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hope this helps
I will show you how to do #5:
a). -20 + 2(n-1) Original Expression
-20 +2n - 2 Distributive Property
-22 + n Combine Like Terms
Final Expression: -22 + n
b). 1.5 + (-2.5)(n -1) Original Expression
1.5 + -2.5n + 2.5 Distributive Property
4 - 2.5n Combine Like Terms
Final Expression: 4 - 2.5n
I believe it should be 4. Because a trend line should be a line that shows the trend haha so it should be equal. Not sure if that makes sense sorry if I didnt explain it well.
