9. (a) Find the x-intercept, y-intercept and gradient of the line 3x + 5y – 15 = 0. (b) Plant A is in existence at a point (6, 5). A new plant B is to be located on the x-axis at a point such that connecting line of plant A and B is perpendicular to a straight line passes through the points (0, 5) and (8, 0). Find the coordinate of the location of the plant B. (c) If taxi fare is 50 cents plus 25 cents per quarter mile, write the equation relating fare (y) to number of miles traveled (x).

9. (a) Find the x-intercept, y-intercept and gradient of the line 3x + 5y – 15 = 0. (b) Plant A is in existence at a point (6, 5). A new plant B is to be located on the x-axis at a point such that connecting line of plant A and B is perpendicular to a straight line passes through the points (0, 5) and (8, 0). Find the coordinate of the location of the plant B. (c) If taxi fare is 50 cents plus 25 cents per quarter mile, write the equation relating fare (y) to number of miles traveled (x).

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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