Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 174: 81a

Answer

$y=-4820x+297000$

Work Step by Step

First, find the slope. $m=\frac{272900-297000}{5-0}=-4820$ We are given one ordered pair, (0,297000), so we know the y-intercept is 297000. Now that we have the slope and the y-intercept, we can create a linear equation. $y=mx+b$ $y=-4820x+297000$
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