5 Questions
What does the variable x represent in the equation y = -0.5x + 26?
The number of decades since 1950
Based on the equation, what is the rate of shoreline erosion per decade?
-0.5 feet per decade
If the shoreline length in 1950 was 26 feet, what would be the shoreline length in 2020 according to the model?
20 feet
If the shoreline length continues to decrease at the same rate, what will be the shoreline length in 2050?
15 feet
What would be the shoreline length in the year when the model predicts no shoreline remaining?
0 feet
Test your understanding of a model that predicts shoreline erosion based on decades after 1950. Determine which statement is true based on the given equation y = −0.5x + 26.
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