Each term after the first is obtained by multiplying the previous one by -3 so the answer is -81 , 243
This is a linear function, of the kind y = mx + b
where x is the number of visit, b is the weight when x = 0, and m is the predicted change of weight for every visit.
m = - 4 ounces / visit, which must be converted to pounds (the negative sign indicates that the change is a decrease)
1 lb = 16 ounces = 4 ounces = 0.25 lb
Then m = - 0.25 lb / visit.
Now, for x = 1, y = 126 => 126 = - 0.25(1) + b => b = 126 + 0.25 = 126.25
Then the function is y = 126.25 - 0.25x
Now round to the nearest tenth:
y = 126.3 - 0.3x
Answer: y = 126.3 - 0.3x
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Answer:
DE = 86
EF = 84
Step-by-step explanation:
We assume that point E lies on segment DF, so that ...
DE + EF = DF
(3x +20) +(2x +40) = 170
5x = 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . collect terms, subtract 60
x = 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 5
DE = 3×22 +20 = 66 +20 = 86
EF = 2×22 +40 = 44 +40 = 84
