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 93: 97a

Answer

$L=55n+475$

Work Step by Step

If $L$ is a linear function of n, then $L=mn+b.$ Given (2,585) and (5,750), we find m $m=\displaystyle \frac{750-585}{5-2}=\frac{165}{3}=55$ So far, $L=55n+b$. To find b, insert (n,L)=(2,585) and solve for b $585=55(2)+b$ $585=110+b\qquad/-110$ $475=b$ Thus, $L=55n+475$
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