SOLUTION: A linear function m models the amount of milk sold by a farm per month. The amount decreases 500 gallons for every $1 increase in price. Graph m when m(0)=3000. Identify the slope.

Question 1055600: A linear function m models the amount of milk sold by a farm per month. The amount decreases 500 gallons for every $1 increase in price. Graph m when m(0)=3000. Identify the slope.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the number of $1 increases in price

( note that )
The slope is
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Here's the plot. Note that , because
when , they sell no milk.

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