Concept explainers
To write a real-world problem that can be represented by an equation in the form
Answer to Problem 37HP
Aline that has y-intercept but no x-intercept is parallel to x-axis. Slope of line parallel to x-axis is zero.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Areal-world problem that can be represented by an equation in the form
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of equation of line is
Where
Calculation:
A real-world problem that can be represented by an equation in the form
A company offers a plan where they charge
Let the number of calls made or received in a month be
Equation is given as
Finding the solution of the equation:
When
When
Thus, solutions are
Plotting the points to graph the equation:
Conclusion:
Hence, a line that has y-intercept but no x-intercept is parallel to x-axis. Slope of line parallel to x-axis is zero.
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