The table show the relationship of how many pounds of cherries are needed to make a certain number of pies: pies 6 12 18 cherries 4 8 12

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Johanna Bailey

22 June, 14:12

The table show the relationship of how many pounds of cherries are needed to make a certain number of pies: pies 6 12 18 cherries 4 8 12

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Bailey Simon · Answer 1

M=dc/dp=4/6=4/6=2/3

c (p) = 2p/3 + b using (6,4)

4=2 (6) / 3+b

4=4+b, b=0 so

c (p) = 2p/3

(the number of cherries needed as a function of the number of pies)