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Slope intercept form formula: Y = mx + b
M represents the slope and B represents the y-intercept.
Let 'x' represent the number of baskets and let 'y' be the total cost.
Since the paint costs 14.50 and each basket cost 7.25, then we have the following function:
To find the cost of 4 baskets, we can make x = 4 and solve for y:
therefore, the cost of painting 4 baskets is $43.50
Set equal to each other
x^2 - 8 = 2x
x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0
Factor
(x - 4)(x + 2) = 0
x = 4 or x = -2
Plug in 4
y = 2x or y = x^2 - 8
y = 2(4) or y = 4^2 - 8
y = 8
Plug in -2
y = 2x or y = x^2 - 8
y = 2(-2) or y = (-2)^2 - 8
y = -4
There are two solutions
(4, 8) and (-2, -4)
Check the attached file for the answer.