3 days after picking apples, a family had 100 apples left. After 6 days, 76 apples were left. Assuming a linear function, write an equation in the form a(t) = mt + b that shows the number of apples, a(t), left t days after picking them. Be sure to Include "a(t) =" in your answer.

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3 days after picking apples, a family had 100 apples left. After 6 days, 76 apples were left. Assuming a linear function, write
an equation in the form a(t) = mt + b that shows the number of apples, a(t), left t days after picking them. Be sure to
Include "a(t) =" in your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:3 days after picking apples, a family had 100 apples left. After 6 days, 76 apples were left. Assuming a linear function, write an equation in the form a(t) = mt + b that shows the number of apples, a(t), left t days after picking them. Be sure to Include "a(t) =" in your answer.
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