The function y=−4x+150 models the amount of water in a fish tank over time. y represents the amount of water left in the tank in gallons. x represents the time in minutes. What does the slope of the function's graph represent. What does the y-intercept of the function's graph represent? After how many minutes wil the tank be empty?

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2022-11-27

The function y = 4 x + 150 models the amount of water in a fish tank over time. y represents the amount of water left in the tank in gallons. x represents the time in minutes.
What does the slope of the function's graph represent. What does the y-intercept of the function's graph represent?
After how many minutes wil the tank be empty?

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revessatrP6

Beginner2022-11-28Added 11 answers

y = 4 x + 150
y = m x + c
slope ( m ) = 4
y-intercept ( c ) = 150
Tank will be empty y = 0
0 = 4 x + 150
x = 150 4 minutes
x = 37 2 4 minutes

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