Chapter SH, Problem 3.6.5EP

(a)

To determine

To find: The equation for the given data.

Answer to Problem 3.6.5EP

The equation is $y=4x$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given data is shown in table.

  

Calculation:

Let the batches of brownies is $x$ and the cups of flour be $y$ .

The equation is.

  $y=4x$

Therefore, the equation is $y=4x$ .

(b)

To determine

To graph: For the given data.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given data is shown in table.

  

Graph:

The graph for the given function is shown in figure (1).

  

Figure (1)

Interpretation: Graph for the given data is shown in figure (1).

(c)

To determine

To find: The number of cups of flour needed for $6$ batches of brownies.

Answer to Problem 3.6.5EP

The number of cups of flour needed for $6$ batches of brownies is $24$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given data is shown in table.

  

Calculation:

Calculate the number of cups of flour needed for $6$ batches of brownies.

  $\begin{array}{c}y=4\left(6\right)\\ =24\end{array}$

Therefore, the number of cups of flour needed for $6$ batches of brownies is $24$ .