document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1148513>Question 1148513</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The average​ profit/loss of a company​ (in thousands of​ dollars) was documented for 30 months.  The 6th month showed a loss of ​$1000​, however the 24th month showed a profit of ​$8000.  Assuming the​ profit/loss is​ linear, write the equation of the​ line, in​ slope-intercept form, that represents the​ profit/loss for each month x. Use this result to predict the​ profit/loss after 60 months. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "​Hint: Use the ordered pairs (6,-1) (24,8). </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Note to tutor Shin123....<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Showing an answer to a question without showing any work is of no use to the student, assuming the student wants to learn HOW to work the problem.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "And in this case you didn't even answer the question, which asked for an equation in slope-intercept form.  Showing a graph of the function without showing the function, and without showing how the profit after 60 months is calculated using that function, is of no use to the student.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "You clearly know how to work these problems.  But the purpose of this forum is not to show the student that you know how; the purpose is for you to help the student learn how.<br><BR>\n" );
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