Question 1145041: An expression that models the number of lava lizard on a small island in terms of y, number of years after 1950, is for 420+12y. Identify the common difference in the number of lava lizards identified in 1950.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An expression that models the number of lava lizard on a small island in terms of y, number of years after 1950, is for 420+12y. Identify the common difference in the number of lava lizards identified in 1950.
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y=0 in 1950, the start of the model
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420 were identified in 1950.
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The difference between 2 consecutive years is 12*1 = 12 lizards
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Is that to go? Or to eat here?
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