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

question 24

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 = 3.5 and B = -2.1, what was the estimated time, x, if the actual elapsed time is 102.9 minutes?

• A)30 min
• B)102.9 min
• C)358.05 min
• D)367.5 min

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