SOLUTION: given the equation y = 6x if x decreases by 2 what affect does it have on the original value. Explain. Answer y increases or decreases is not sufficient.

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Question 883514: given the equation y = 6x if x decreases by 2 what affect does it have on the original value. Explain. Answer y increases or decreases is not sufficient.

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given the equation y = 6x if x decreases by 2 what affect does it have on the original value. Explain.
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y=6(x-2)=6x-12
so, y, the original value, decreases by 12

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