Answer:
The y-intercept of the function is: b=10
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the table
x y
1 8
2 6
3 4
4 2
Taking any two points to find the slope
The slope between (1, 8) and (2, 6) is:




We know that the slope-intercept form of the line equation is

where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Substituting m=-2 and any point i.e. (1, 8) in the slope-intercept form of the line equation to find the y-intercept (b).

8 = -2(1) + b
8 = -2 + b
b = 8+2
b = 10
Thus, the y-intercept of the function is: b=10
<span>x^2 - 12x - 45
= (x - 15) (x + 3) .........</span><span>factored form</span>
M < PQS + m < RQS = 180° because they are supplementary angles.
Therefore:
(3x + 3) + (x + 19) = 180
3x — 3 + x + 19 = 180
4x + 16 = 180
Subtract 16 from both sides
4x — 16 = 180 — 16
4x = 164
Divide both sides by 4:
4x/4 = 164/4
x = 41
Therefore, the correct answer is x = 41