Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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

Chapter 4 - An Introduction to Functions - 4-4 Graphing a Function Rule - Got It? - Page 254: 2

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a) $W(0) = 8(0) + 700 = 700$ [when $g = 0$] $W(250) = 8(250) + 700 = 2700$ [when $g = 250$] On the x-axis (horizontal), you would have $g$ representing the number of gallons of water, ranging from $0$ to $250$. On the y-axis (vertical), you would have W representing the total weight in pounds. The values on the y-axis will range from $700$ to $2700$. b) The y-intercept of $700$ suggests that even with no water, there's some weight (perhaps the weight of the empty spa and a TV).
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