First set up a linear equation and using the x and y values in the table see if it solves.
It doesn't solve so we know it isn't linear. ( I won't show all those steps because they aren't needed.)
Using the quadratic formula y = ax^2 +bx +c
Build a set of 3 equations from the table:
C is the Y intercept ( when X is 0), this is shown in the table as 6
Now we have y = ax^2 + bx + 6
-2.4 =4a-2b +6
1.4 = a-b +6
Rewrite the equations
a=b/2 -2.1
1.4 = b/2-2.1 +6
b = 5
a = 5/2 -2.1 = 0.4
replace the letters to get y = 0.4x^2 + 5x +6
Answer:
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I hope this helps you
cos71=15/P
0.325=15/P
P=46.15
Length of rope bought by Sean = 68 3/4 inches
= 275/4 inches
Then
The number of 15 inch rope that can be made by Sean = (275/4)/15
= 275/(4 * 15)
= 275/60
= 4.58
So we can see from the above deduction that Sean can make 4 complete 15 inches ropes and there will be 0.58 inches of rope excess. <span>I hope
the procedure and the method of solving is absolutely clear to you. This is the
easiest way to get to the solution for such problems.</span>
