Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: To state slope and y-intercept of the graph of the equation and describe what they represent
(a)
Answer to Problem 26PPS
Slope is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Sam has
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Calculation:
Equation is given as
Comparing the above equation to slope intercept form of line
Slope represents the rate at which teaspoons of chopped nut is used
Y-intercept represents the amount of teaspoons of chopped nuts
(b)
To calculate: To name the x-intercept and describe what it represents
(b)
Answer to Problem 26PPS
x-intercept is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Sam has
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Calculation:
Equation is given as
In order to find x-intercept, put
Hence, x-intercept is
X-intercept represents number of muffins baked
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