Chapter 05 Review - Writing Linear Equations

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12 questions
Chapter 5
Write an equation of the line that passes throught he given points.
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(-8, 84) and (5, -46)

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(-4, 7) and (9, 7)

The number of metric tons of fruits, nuts, and vegetables imported into the United STates increased at a relatively constant rate of 437.5 metric tons per year form 1990 to 2002. In 2002, about 9,900.5 metric tons of fruits, nuts, and vegetables were imported.
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Write an equation taht tives the number of metric tons imported as a function of the number of years since 1990 (x = years since 1990, y = metric tons)
Hint: 2002 is when x = 12.

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Find the year in which the number of metric tons reached 8000.

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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points that is parallel to the given line.
(-4, -8), 6x+3y=7
Write your answer in standard form.

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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points that is perpendicular to the given line.
(-4, -8), 6x+3y=7
Write your answer in standard form.

Use this data to answer the following problems:
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Make a scatterplot of the data:

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Describe the correlation in your graph.

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Use the graphing calculator to find the curve of best fit for the data. Round to the hundredths place.

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Predict the gas mileage for a car that weighs 3,400 pounds. (3.4 thousand pounds)

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Find the zero of the function.

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What does that mean in this situation?