Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - Review Exercises and Problems for Chapter Four - Page 176: 11

Answer

$p(r)=10+3 r$

Work Step by Step

Taking any pair of data points, we see that the data is linear with a slope of $$m= Δp∕Δr = 3$$. We now find the vertical intercept from $$ \begin{aligned} p(r) & =b+3 r \\ 13 & =b+3 \cdot 1 \\ b & =10 . \end{aligned} $$ Therefore, $p(r)=10+3 r$.
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