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2.) The information in the table below shows the

distance a car traveled during a number of hours.
Hours (h)
Miles (m)
1
45
2
90
3
135
4
180
Write an equation using the variables h and m that
represents the information in the table

2.) The information in the table below shows the distance a car traveled during a-example-1
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Answer:

m = 45h

Explanation:

Calculate the difference in y-values (miles):


45 \underset{+45}{\longrightarrow} 90\underset{+45}{\longrightarrow} 135\underset{+45}{\longrightarrow} 180

As the number of miles increases by the same amount for every increase of an hour, the equation is linear.


\boxed{\begin{minipage}{6.3 cm}\underline{Slope-intercept form of a linear equation}\\\\$y=mx+b$\\\\where:\\ \phantom{ww}$\bullet$ $m$ is the slope. \\ \phantom{ww}$\bullet$ $b$ is the $y$-intercept.\\\end{minipage}}

Given variables:

  • x = Hours (h)
  • y = Miles (m)

As the number of miles increases by 45 miles for each increase of an hour, the slope of the linear equation is 45:


\implies m=45h+b

To find b, substitute one of the ordered pairs into the equation and solve for b:


\implies 45=45(1)+b


\implies 45=45+b


\implies b=45-45


\implies b=0

Therefore, the equation using the variables h and m that represents the information in the given table is:


\boxed{m=45h}

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