Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Linear Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 89: 1

Answer

11 is the missing number, $m=3$

Work Step by Step

If the value of x increases by 1 unit (from -1 to 0), the value of y increases by 3 units. Therefore the value of $y$ when $x$ is $1$ is $8+3=11$ m is the change in $y$ divided by the change in $x$. Therefore $m=3/1=3$
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