Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-9 Patterns, Equations, and Graphs - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 66: 33

Answer

Answer may vary. One possible example: For every 60 seconds that pass, 1 minute passes. $y = x/60$ Where x is how many seconds pass, and y is how many minutes pass.

Work Step by Step

There are an infinite amount of answers to this question since it is open-ended. I will explain step-by-step how to make an answer to this question. Step 1: Think of a real-world situation. It would be preferred if there is a pattern that is linear. Describe it using words. Step 2: Write an equation, and define the variables. Your equation, if there is a linear pattern, should look like this $y = mx + b$ You should also define what x represents and what y respresents. "Where x represents ____ and y represents ____" is a good sample outline. Look at the Answer for a sample solution.
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