Write All Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form $y = \frac { 15 } { 28 } x + \frac { 171 } { 28 }$

question 492

Multiple Choice

Write all linear equations in slope-intercept form.
-In a lab experiment 3 grams of acid were produced in 17 minutes and 18 grams in 45 minutes. Find a linear equation that models the number of grams produced in x minutes.

• A) \(y = \frac { 15 } { 28 } x + \frac { 171 } { 28 }\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 15 } { 28 } x - \frac { 171 } { 28 }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 28 } { 15 } x - \frac { 28 } { 171 }\)
• D) \(y = x + 14\)

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