We are given the points
<span>E (0, 27)
</span><span>F (5,−8)
and we need to calculate the rate of change and the initial value:
To determine the rate of change, we will apply the slope formula:
m = (-8 - 27) / (5 - 0) = -7
Thus, the rate of change is -7
The initial value refers to the y-coordinate when x equals 0, which corresponds to point E. Therefore, the initial value is 27.</span>
The domain is defined as the complete set of values of variable x for which the function is valid. In this case, the x-axis illustrates time in seconds. Therefore, we must determine all possible time values over which distance can be covered or the function is defined. It’s noted that the sprinter completed the race in 11 seconds, and the start time is 0 seconds. Hence, the value of t ranges from 0 to 11. Therefore, the domain encompasses all real numbers from 0 to 11.
The profit produced by combining sales of gold label and black label equals the total of their individual profits. From the table

you find the gold label's profit

and similarly from another table

find the black label's profit

. Adding these yields

. Thus, option 5 is the correct choice.
You will require approximately 13 pounds of grass.