Solve the Problem. -Suppose Y = Mx + B Is a Mathematical Model

question 197

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose y = mx + b is a mathematical model for actual time as a function of estimated time, where y represents actual time and x represents estimated time and m and b are constants. If m = 2 and B = -1.2, find y when x is 30 min.

• A)32.4 min
• B)58.8 min
• C)61.2 min
• D)27.6 min

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