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Question 286196: Please help me solve this!!
Two bands are bidding for the job of playing at the school dance. It's your job to pick which one is better on money.
The Mathos charge $340 plus $ 1.50 for each ticket sold.
The Functions charge $275 plus $ 1.75 fir each ticket sold.
Write linear equations representing the costs of each band. Be sure to indicate what the variables stand for.
Thank you!
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Question 286209: Find an equation of the line described. Write the equation in the slope-intercept formif possible.
Through the origin and (6, 3/2)
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Question 286207: Find an equation of the line described. Write the equation in the slope-intercept formif possible.
through (6, -14) and (3, -2)?

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Question 286231: y=x+7 and y=-x+2 are they parallel, perpindicular or neither
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Question 286262: The line passing through (7,y) and (1,0) is parallel to the line joining (4,4) and (-2,1) Find y
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Question 286274: I do not have a specific question, but I am confused about the content of linear equations, graphs, and slope. I feel that this is difficult, so where should i go or what should i do to help me understand it better?? Please Help!!!
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Question 286304: equation in standard form with integer coefficients
y=-3x+9
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Question 286304: equation in standard form with integer coefficients
y=-3x+9
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Question 286337: Write in Standard form an equation of the line that passes through the point and has the given slope

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Question 286239: Marginal Revenue: A defense attorney charges her client $4000 plus $120 per hour. The formula R = 120n + 4000 gives her revenue in dollars for n hours of work. What is her revenue for 100 hours of work? What is her revenue for 101 hours of work? By how much did the one extra hour of work increase the revenue? (The increase in revenue is called marginal revenue for the 101st hour)
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Question 286381: 32 - 2 (5-2)^2 =45x
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Question 286405: could a tutor please contact me i need help incrediably.. it is about linear systems
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Question 286407: Solve the system of equations by graphing.
3x-2y=0
-3x-y=-18
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Question 286402: i need help with linear systems.... i have problems understanding the steps..
ex. y=3x+4... y=-2x+9
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Question 286413: x=2
3x-y=8
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Question 286539: determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph equation 2x/3y=18
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Question 286548: write a rule that expresses the perimeter p(s) of a square as a function of the length s of one side???
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Question 286552: 2x = 5x -12
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Question 286621: Give an equation of a line that is perpendicular to the graph of y=3x+8
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Question 286664: what is a trend line in algebra?

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Question 286714: What does a "slope of zero" mean?
What does a "y-intercept = 0" mean?
Explain both of these concepts from a graphical perspective
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Question 286883: if k=m,express k+5 using the variable m.
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Question 287064: find the slope and the y intercept:
y=2.7x-5
the slope is____
the y intercept is______
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Question 287063: find the slope and the y intercept-
f(x)=-5x-7
the slope is______
the y intercept is______
I have come up with 3 different answers. can you help me solve this!
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Question 287101: can you help me find the slope and the y-intercept of y=-2/3x - 12? I am confused, do I multiply y(2) and y(3) and then minus 12 from each answer?
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Question 287207: is 9x � 6y = 2 is a linear equation

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Question 287213: The line through the points (m, -9) and (7, m) has slope m. What is the value of m?
A. 3 B. -7/9 C. 16 D. 5 E. None of these
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Question 287045: How to find the break even point between two equations??
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Question 287295: I am having trouble with this
10x+y=4
30x-12=-3
I need to know if they have one solution, no solution, or infinite number
Is the system inconsistent, are the equation dependent or either graph parellel,one line, intersect
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Question 287282: Write an equation in standard form for the line whose slope is undefined and passes through (-6,4).
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Question 287311: I am totally lose on this one and have no idea how to do it. Use slopes to show that the square with vertices at (-2, 5), (4, 5), (4, -1), and (-2, -1) has diagonals that are perpendicular.
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Question 287339: i was wondering how to get the answer of 'y < -x'
PLEASE HELP! i have a math text tomorrow on it!
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Question 287355: if your linear equation is y=-4 where does the input go ? input (-2)
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Question 287361: Hi my name is kolisha and i need help on four of my algebra problems for homework, the first problem is
The system 5x+3y=7
y=2x+1 is most easily solved using the ________ method.
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Question 287495: what point lies on the line represented by the equation 5x+4y=22
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Question 287506: 11-(x+2)=4-x
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Question 287540: can't figure out how to graph y=1/2x -1. I am in 7th grade and really stuck. Thanks
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Question 287635: Complete the ordered pair ( , 4) so that it is a solution of x + 2y = 9

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Question 287711: I have no idea how to complete these questions.
1)how to graph y = x - 3 / how do I graph when I do not have the solution?
2)how to graph y = 1/2x + 4 by using the slope and y
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Question 287739: Looking atthis pair of linear equation, what would your firs stp? (Write your answer and model it )
1. 2y = 6x - 4
-2 + y = 3x

Need to graph it after
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Question 287743: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallal to the given line.
(8,2);2x-3y=5
The equation of y=?
what does the equation of y equal?
please advise how to solve this type of
question i went with the answer -5 and that was incorrect

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Question 287771: i'm trying to figure out my homework I have to graph inequalities and I just don't understand it. i have to find y of the problems. and it's due tomorrow! please help! problem: x+y>1
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Question 287769: hgow do i graph this problem y=3x+6

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Question 287941: What is the equation in slope-intercept form of the line passing through each pair of points: (6,-2) and (3,-4). (A)y=(3/2)x+9, (B)y=(3/2)x-4, (c)y=(2/3)x-2, or (d)y=(2/3)x-6
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