SOLUTION: Stephen has a bowl of M&Ms, which he is eating at a constant speed. After eating for 3 hours, he has 25 pounds left. After eating for a total of 6 hours he has 10 pounds left. Cons

Question 768130: Stephen has a bowl of M&Ms, which he is eating at a constant speed. After eating for 3 hours, he has 25 pounds left. After eating for a total of 6 hours he has 10 pounds left. Consider the length of time he has been eating and the pounds of M&Ms left for variables. What is the equation? The x/y intercept?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x_________y
3_________25
6_________10

EQUATION OF THE LINE CONTAINING TWO POINTS
(3,25) and (6,10)

Pick either given point (u,v).
simply using definition for slope.

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