The graph shows a proportional relationship between a family's distance from home, y, and the time they spent driving, x. Write an equation for the relationship shown by the graph. The equation y% D models the relationship. Vacation Driving 510- 408- 306- 204- 102- 0- 8 10 Time (hours) Distance From Home (miles)

The graph shows a proportional relationship between a family's distance from home, y, and the time they spent driving, x. Write an equation for the relationship shown by the graph. The equation y% D models the relationship. Vacation Driving 510- 408- 306- 204- 102- 0- 8 10 Time (hours) Distance From Home (miles)

Big Ideas Math A Bridge To Success Algebra 1: Student Edition 2015

1st Edition

ISBN:9781680331141

Author:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Publisher:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Chapter4: Writing Linear Equations

Section4.3: Writing Equations Of Parallel And Perpendicular Lines

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