The equation used above is y-intercept form.
ex. y = mx + b
Whatever is in front of the x is your slope.
Your slope is -3

Solution is : <u>2p</u> .
Each semiannual payment is (1/2)*.0545*$1000 = $27.25. There are 2*30 = 60 such payments in 30 years. After 6 payments, there will be 54 left.
a) The value of Tristan's bond is $1238.08
b) The value of Tristan's bond is $926.91
For every meter there are 3.281 feet. The perimeter of the yard is 188ft. Divide 188 by 3.281 and you get 57.3 (rounded to 1dp). Round that<em> up</em> to the nearest meter and you get 58. So, Mr Smith needs 58 meters of fencing for his yard.