Question

Which scenario best matches the linear relationship expressed in the equation y = −14x + 1,700?

Kent has $1,700 in his bank account and spends $14 each week.
Kent has $1,700 in his bank account and deposits $14 each week.
Kent had $1,700 in his bank account and deposited another $14.
Kent has $14 in his bank account and spent $1,700.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Kent has $1,700 in his bank account and spends $14 each week.

Answer 3

You want to see y as the current amount, and x as the amount he spends/deposits.

Answer 4

Note that the given equation represents a linear relationship.
Recall that the slope-intercept equation of a straight line is y=mx+b.
Compare that to the given equation. Identify the value of the slope and that of the y-intercept.

Doing this will help you understand the written descriptions of the scenario presented here.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Which scenario best matches the linear relationship shown in the table?


Day Dollars
0 350
2 450
4 550
6 650
James had $350 in his cash register and earned $50 each day in sales.
James had $350 in his cash register and earned $100 each day in sales.
James had $350 in his cash register and spent $50 each day on supplies.
James earns $100 each day.

Answer 7

I'd be glad to help, but will ask you to do some background work first.
Please use the info in the given table to find the slope and y-intercept of the straight line that passes through these points.

Answer 8

Look at how much he starts with (day 0) and then how much he earns each day.

Answer 9

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