Answer:
1200 > 42x+400
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to determine the equation of the line for the number of lilac bushes versus area
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
= (484-442)/(2-1)
= 42/1
= 42 square ft per lilac bush
Using point slope form of a line
y-y1 = m(x-x1)
y-442 = 42(x-1)
Distribute
y-442 =42x-42
Add 442 to each side
y-442+442 = 42x-42+442
y = 42x+400
This is the equation of the line
Ryan has less than 1200 square feet so our equation must be less than 1200 square feet
1200 > 42x+400
