Abe starts working out at a gym and begins to lose weight. His weight can be calculated using the equation y = 250 − 3x where y is his current weight and x is the number of weeks he has been working out. Which statement best describes Abe's weight loss?

The number of weeks Abe has been working out is the independent variable in the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Abe's weight is given by the equation

y = 250 − 3x

Every increase or decrease in the value of x in the equation will invariably lead to a change in the value of y.

If for instance Abe works out 5 weeks, her weight would be:

y= 250- 3*5

y=250-15

y=235

If she works out 3 weeks, her weight would be

y=250-3*3

y=250-9

y=241

Hence y weight is dependent variable while x weeks worked out is the independent variable in the equation

b

step-by-step explanation:

given

- 2 (3x + 12y - 5 - 17x - 16y + 4 )

simplify the parenthesis by collecting like terms

= - 2 (- 14x - 4y - 1) ← distribute the parenthesis by - 2

= 28x + 8y + 2 → b

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david edward.