I believe that answer is 54
The rule of the linear equation which is 'y is three more than twice x' can be translated into y = 2x + 3. Thus, we simply use the points and subtitute it to the y and x variables.
1st point: (-1, 1)
1 = 2(-1) + 3
1 = -2 + 3
1=1
2nd point: (0, 3)
3 = 2(0) + 3
3 =3
3rd point: (-1/3, 7/3)
7/3 = 2(-1/3) + 3
7/3 = -2/3 + 3
7/3 = 7/3
All points prove the equation satifsfies the set of coordinates.
<span>The first two cuts can intersect at only 1 pt regardless of where they are placed.
So 4 pieces there.
The last cut can only intersect each other cut a 1 pt, regardless of placement. As long as the intersection is different than the first intersection, then you will have 7 pieces.</span>
