Question

linear relations - creating an equation

1. determine the equation for the following.

reading a book
chapters left in book vs number of evenings reading

1. determine the equation for the following.

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$$\begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \\hline \\text{number of people} & \\text{cost of banquet} \\\\ \\hline 135 & \\$8,250 \\\\ \\hline 180 & \\$10,950 \\\\ \\hline 225 & \\$13,650 \\\\ \\hline 270 & \\$16,350 \\\\ \\hline \\end{tabular}$$

Explanation:

Find the slope and y-intercept for Question 9

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Find the slope and y-intercept for Question 10

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Answer:

Question 9

\(y = -2.5x + 16\) (where \(y\) represents the chapters left in the book and \(x\) represents the number of evenings reading)

Question 10

\(y = 60x + 150\) (where \(y\) represents the cost of the banquet and \(x\) represents the number of people)