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10.) Interpret the x-intercepts and y-intercepts in the context of the situation

10.) Interpret the x-intercepts and y-intercepts in the context of the situation-example-1

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See explanation below

Step-by-step explanation:

Let y = vertical axis

x = horizontal axis

The first graph: Amount owed ($) versus the number of weeks

when y = $100, x = 0

This means when the number of weeks was zero, the amount owed was $100

Hence before the week started counting, the amount owed was $100.

when x = 10, y = 0

This means when the number of week was 10, the amount owed was zero. Hence on the 10th week, no money was owed.

The second graph: Elevator ride versus time (seconds)

when y = 20, x = 0

This implies that the elevator was at the 20th floor when the time was zero seconds

when x = 20seconds, y = 0

This implies at 20 seconds, the elevator was at ground level(zero).

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