A contestant on a game show is given $100 and is asked five questions. The contestant loses $20 for every wrong answer. Sketch a graph of the situation

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Taniyah Campos

16 June, 19:10

A contestant on a game show is given $100 and is asked five questions. The contestant loses $20 for every wrong answer. Sketch a graph of the situation

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Kennedi · Answer 1

The equation would look like y = - 20x + 100

The player starts with $100 (aka the y-intercept) and LOSES 20 dollars (-20) for every wrong answer (x).