Algebra 1 Ch.6 Notes Page 46 P Applying Linear Functions
Modeling Situations Using Equations A car dealership has 40 cars in stock. The auto manufacturer will deliver new cars to the dealership by car carrier. Each carrier holds 6 cars. Write a linear function (equation) that relates the number of carriers used to the total number of cars at the dealership. Graph the function (equation).
Modeling Situations Using Equations A sporting goods store sells cans of tennis balls. There are 3 tennis balls in each can. Write a linear function that relates the number of cans to the total number of tennis balls. Graph the function that models the situation.
Analyzing Linear Graphs Students in a ninth-grade class drew the following graph to represent how much money would be in the class fund after washing cars at a fundraiser.
Example a. What is the rate (Slope)? b. What does the y-intercept represent?