Sandra enters a pumpkin growing contest each year. currently, her pumpkin measures 36 inches in circumference. using data from previous years she models the weekly growth for her pumpkin with the equation y = 2x + 36. what is the meaning of the y-intercept in the equation? a) end date of the contest b) starting date of the contest c) starting size of the pumpkin d) largest size the pumpkin can grow

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step-by-step explanation:

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

4x+6=4x^2+10x−4

step 2: subtract 4x^2+10x-4 from both sides.

4x+6−(4x^2+10x−4)=4x^2+10x−4−(4x^2+10x−4)

−4x^2−6x+10=0

step 3: factor left side of equation.

−2(2x+5)(x−1)=0

step 4: set factors equal to 0.

x=-5/2 or x=1

d

step-by-step explanation:

what level of math? also i don't need to be paid if i can you.

the answer would be d

straight away you can eliminate a and c because not all books contain a scientific skill because some may be fiction. c is also wrong because it saids that the only way children can learn is through books which is incorrect.

b is also wrong because reading can be a scientific skill but not always, therefore it is wrong which leaves you with d, the correct answer since it said that it can children learn.

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