The amount of snowfall in the arctic circle-year round closely

Jessica Scott

Jessica Scott

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2021-12-03

The amount of snowfall in the arctic circle-year round closely follows an absolute value function, where the snowfall in January 1 (day 1 ) has an average of 28 inches, and on July 1 (day 182) it has an average of 2 inches. Find the equation that models this data.

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oces3y

Beginner2021-12-04Added 21 answers

Step 1
Given:
January 1(day 1) has an average of 28 inches.
July 1 (day 182) it has an average of 2 inches.
Step 2
Rate of change is given by:
2281821
26181
Step 3
Equation for the given situation is:
y28=26181(x1)
y28=26181x+26181
y=26181x+26181+28
y=26181x+26+5068181
y=26181x+5094181

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