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.

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +n+ = the number of $1 increases in price
+m%28n%29+=+3000+-+500n+
( note that +m%280%29+=+3000+ )
The slope is +-500+
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Here's the plot. Note that +n+%3C=+6+, because
when +n=6+, they sell no milk.
+graph%28+400%2C+400%2C+-2%2C+8%2C+-350%2C+4000%2C+-500x+%2B+3000+%29+