The equation (x + 5) + (y + 3) = 169 models the position and range of the source of a radio signal. Describe the position of the source and the range of the signals.

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The equation (x + 5)  + (y + 3)  = 169 models the position and range of the source of a radio signal. Describe the position of the source and the range of the signals.

anonymous · Answer

Range depends on position. So position is the independent variable =x 
range = y

anonymous · Answer

so?

anonymous · Answer

thats it...wat exatly u mean by describe ?
you can isolate x and solve for it in terms of y if you want or vice versa

anonymous · Answer

nevermind i got it. thanks

anonymous · Answer

The equation (x + 5)  + (y + 3)  = 169 models the position and range of the source of a radio signal. Describe the position of the source and the range of the signals.