Math Problem Statement
What is the horizontal intercept? What does it represent in this situation?
Solution
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The equation of the line is , where represents the amount Juliana owes her brother, and represents the time in weeks. The horizontal intercept is given as .
Explanation:
- Horizontal Intercept (): This is the point where the amount Juliana owes () becomes 0.
- In the context of the problem, this means it will take 6 weeks for Juliana to completely repay the loan.
Representation in the Situation:
The horizontal intercept represents the time required (6 weeks) for Juliana to fully repay the amount borrowed from her brother, assuming she pays back $3 every week.
Would you like additional details on this? Here are some related questions for practice:
- What is the significance of the vertical intercept in this situation?
- How much money did Juliana borrow initially?
- What does the slope represent in this context?
- How much will Juliana owe after 4 weeks?
- What would happen if she increased her weekly repayment to $4? How would the graph change?
Tip: The slope of the line in repayment problems typically indicates the rate of repayment over time.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear equations
Intercepts
Slope
Formulas
y = mx + b
Theorems
Concept of intercepts in linear equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8