Solutions to Odd-Numbered Exercises

1. (–7, 0); (0, –2)

3. y = –1.5x – 6

5. y = –2x – 1

7. No.

9.

11. 165,000

13. y = 875x + 10,675

15. a) 375
b) dropped an average of 46.875, or about 47 people per year
c) y = –46.875t + 1250