Simultaneous equations
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Dr.Peterson
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Where are you stuck? You forgot to show us your work so we could see what sort of help you need.
If you are stuck at the beginning, I would start by replacing E and W in the general equation with each pair of given values. You will then have a system of two equations that you can solve for a and b.
Another approach you could take would be to recognize that the equation represents a straight line whose slope is "a". How can you find that slope given two points?
If you are stuck at the beginning, I would start by replacing E and W in the general equation with each pair of given values. You will then have a system of two equations that you can solve for a and b.
Another approach you could take would be to recognize that the equation represents a straight line whose slope is "a". How can you find that slope given two points?