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Iam trying to solve a linear equation for the shoe size of someone 84" tall taking into consideration example 1 is 69" tall with a shoe size of 9 and example 2 is 72 inches tall with a shoe size of 11. i understand that the equation should be y=mx+b and that on the graph the answer is (3,2) but i just don't understand how to create the equation to solve for 84-inches and 60-inches tall questions. after two days, i need .

Atheater wants to build movable steps that they can use to go on and off the stage. they want the steps to have enough space inside so they can also be used to store props. how much space is inside the steps?

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