Question

a printer prints 2 photos each minute.

let \\(p\\) be the number of photos printed in \\(m\\) minutes.

write an equation relating \\(p\\) to \\(m\\). then graph your equation using the axes below.

Explanation:

Identify the given rate and variables

The printer prints at a constant rate of 2 photos per minute.
Let \(P\) represent the total number of photos printed.
Let \(M\) represent the time in minutes.

Translate the relationship into an equation

$$ P = 2M $$

Determine key points for graphing

Using the equation \(P = 2M\):

• At \(M = 0\), \(P = 2(0) = 0\). Point: \((0, 0)\)
• At \(M = 1\), \(P = 2(1) = 2\). Point: \((1, 2)\)
• At \(M = 2\), \(P = 2(2) = 4\). Point: \((2, 4)\)
• At \(M = 3\), \(P = 2(3) = 6\). Point: \((3, 6)\)

Answer:

\(P = 2M\)