Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.5 Finding Equations of Lines - 1.5 Exercises - Page 75: 15

Answer

Sherry

Work Step by Step

Maritza's mistake was not picking two points that were directly on the line. (0,1.5) does not fall on the line, like she claims it does. It's important to pick points that are clearly on the line when deciding what the slope of the line is.
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