Concept explainers
To find: the slope and y -intercept with complete linear equation.
Answer to Problem 30E
The equation is
The slope
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Calculation:
The graph is shown as below,
To calculate the amount after 6 months by solving for y when
Therefore, to find a linear equation that passes through point (6, 400).
Use
Let
Add 400
The slope (
The y -intercept is your initial account at $280 (0 months).
Conclusion:
The slope
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