Given that Y= 3x – 8, what is the sum of the gradient and intercept of the linear equation? *

- 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in slope - intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope (gradient) and c the t- intercept )

y = 3x - 8 ← is in slope- intercept form

with gradient m = 3 and y- intercept c = - 8 , thus

m + c = 3 + (- 8) = 3 - 8 = - 5

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

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