Explanation:
Each ordered pair on the line represents the weight of an astronaut with the shuttle space suit, given in pounds, and the total weight of the shuttle space suit and life support system, also given in pounds.
Let x represent the weight of the astronaut without the shuttle suit, and let y represent the weight of the astronaut with the shuttle suit and life support system. Then the equation for the relationship shown in the graph is: y = x + 310.
No, this is not a proportional relationship because the slope of the line is not constant. In a proportional relationship, the ratio of y to x would always be the same, but in this case, the ratio changes depending on the value of x.
No, not all the points on the line make sense in the context of the problem situation. For example, the point (0, 310) would represent an astronaut with no weight without the shuttle suit, which is not physically possible. Also, the point (480, 790) would represent an astronaut with a weight of 480 pounds without the suit, which is also not physically possible. Therefore, we need to restrict the domain of the equation to make sense in the context of the problem situation.
To determine the weight of an astronaut without the shuttle suit, we need to solve the equation y = x + 310 for x, given that y = 480. Substituting y = 480 into the equation, we get: 480 = x + 310. Solving for x, we get: x = 170. Therefore, the weight of the astronaut without the shuttle suit is 170 pounds.