Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Functions - 2.3 Graph Equations of Lines - 2.3 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 95: 68b

Answer

$x$-intercept: the number of minutes after which you finished typing words. $y$-intercept: the initial number of words each person has to type The slope represents the rate at which words are typed.

Work Step by Step

We are given two functions: $$\begin{align*} y_1&=1200-50x\\ y_2&=1400-50x. \end{align*}$$ The $x$-intercept of any of these functions represents the number of minutes after which the person finished typing words. The $y$-intercept of any of these functions represents the initial number of words each person has to type. The slope represents the rate at which words are typed.
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