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The graph shows the relationship between the number of pounds of

apples purchased and the total cost of the apples.
What is the cost of 1 pound of apples? Enter the answer in the bo
$
4
Total Cost (5)
0


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Where’s the graph? Please respnd
User Xara
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The slope of the line, representing the cost of apples, is
\( (3)/(2) \) . Further details, such as the y-intercept, are needed to determine the cost for 1 pound.

To find the slope m of the line passing through the points (0,0) and (2,3), you can use the formula:


\[ m = \frac{{\text{{change in }} y}}{{\text{{change in }} x}} \]

Given the points (0,0) and (2,3):


\[ \text{{change in }} y = 3 - 0 = 3 \]


\[ \text{{change in }} x = 2 - 0 = 2 \]

Now substitute these values into the slope formula:


\[ m = (3)/(2) \]

So, the slope of the line is
\( (3)/(2) \). This represents the rate of change of cost per pound of apples. If you have more information, like the y-intercept, you can use the slope-intercept form y = mx + b to find the cost for 1 pound of apples.

The graph shows the relationship between the number of pounds of apples purchased-example-1
User Frida Schenker
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