First write the equation in slope-intercept form which is more commonly known as <em>y = mx + b</em> form where the <em>m </em>or the coefficient of the x term represents the slope of the <em>b</em> or the constant term represents the y-intercept.
Subtract 2x from both sides to get <em>y = -2x - 4</em>.
I put the x term first because that's how it is in y = mx + b form.
Now we can see that the <em>b</em> or the constant term is -4.
We can write this as the ordered pair (0, -4).
Keep in mind when writing a y-intercept as an ordered pair, your x-coordinate will always be 0 in the ordered pair.
Answer:
m=4 is the correct answer
1) The average increase in the level of CO2 emissions per year from years 2 to 4 is:
Average=[f(4)-f(2)]/(4-2)=(29,172.15-26,460)/2=2,712.15/2=1,356.075 metric tons. The first is false.
2) The average increase in the level of CO2 emissions per year from years 6 to 8 is:
Average=[f(8)-f(6)]/(8-6)=(35,458.93-32,162.29)/2=3,296.64/2=1,648.32 metric tons. The second is false.
3) The average increase in the level of CO2 emissions per year from years 4 to 6 is:
Average=[f(6)-f(4)]/(6-4)=(32,162.29-29,172.15)/2=2,990.14/2=1,495.07 metric tons. The third is false.
4) The average increase in the level of CO2 emissions per year from years 8 to 10 is:
Average=[f(10)-f(8)]/(10-8)=(39,093.47-35,458.93)/2=3,634.54/2=1,817.27 metric tons. The fourth is true.
Answer: Fourth option: The average increase in the level of CO2 emissions per year from years 8 to 10 is 1,817.27 metric tons.
The slope of her function represents the amount she earns per door that she knocks on.
