Suppose that the average length of a prison sentence measured in years for a particular year, can be determined by solving the equation 6.2674 = m - 2.58(3.7). Solve for m and round to the nearest year. Interpret the result. This is the ---Select--- + length (measured in years) of a prison sentence for this particular year measured in years. Translate "the sum of m and 2.33 multiplied by s is 79.49" into an algebraic equation. Do not solve the equation.

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Suppose that the average length of a prison sentence measured in years for a particular year, can be determined by solving the equation
6.2674 = m - 2.58(3.7).
Solve for m and round to the nearest year.
Interpret the result.
This is the ---Select--- + length (measured in years) of a prison sentence for this particular year measured in years.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that the average length of a prison sentence measured in years for a particular year, can be determined by solving the equation 6.2674 = m - 2.58(3.7). Solve for m and round to the nearest year. Interpret the result. This is the ---Select--- + length (measured in years) of a prison sentence for this particular year measured in years.
Translate "the sum of m and 2.33 multiplied by s is 79.49" into an algebraic equation. Do not solve the equation.
Transcribed Image Text:Translate "the sum of m and 2.33 multiplied by s is 79.49" into an algebraic equation. Do not solve the equation.
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