Some events can be modeled as linear functions. If a situation comes where a linear model is suitable, then we need two sample points to make the model and predict unknown behaviors.

The linear function can be expressed in the slope-intercept format:

$y=mx+b$

The equation of a line passing through points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) can be found as follows:

$\displaystyle y-y_1=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}(x-x_1)$

Let's use linear modeling to represent Steven's earnings he makes babysitting. Call y the money he charges by x hours of work.

We know he charges y1=$33 for x1=4 hours, and y2=$57.75 for x2=7 hours. The ordered pairs are (4,33) and ( 7, 57.75)

Computing the equation of the line we have:

$\displaystyle y-33=\frac{57.75-33}{7-4}(x-4)$

Operating:

$\displaystyle y-33=\frac{24.75}{3}(x-4)$

$y - 33 = 8.25( x - 4 )$

$y = 8.25x - 33 + 33$

y = 8.25x

There is a proportional relationship.

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3 years ago

Find cos(β) in the triangle.

svetlana [45]

90°+b+b =180

90°+ 2b=180

2b=180-90

2b= 90

2b=90

2 = 2

b=45°

ave tried I don't know if its correct

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2 years ago