9×2=18. then append the two zeros: 9×2=18+00=1,800
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 solution is 20 days, found as follows:
Each of the three friends initially makes 4 bags of dough. After 10 days, each of these bags is split into 4 new bags:
3 friends × 4 bags = 12 bags, and 12 bags × 4 = 48 bags
Then in the following 10 days, 48 bags are again divided into 4 bags each:
48 × 4 = 192 bags
Adding the periods: 10 days + 10 days = 20 days
Therefore, 192 bags are created after 20 days.
