Question

what is the weight of the container without any cat food?2 ozwhat is the weight of each cup of cat food that is added to the container?□ oztotal weight (oz)amount of cat food (cups)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify container weight

When $x=0$ (0 cups of food), $y=2$. This is the container's weight, as there is no food added.

Step2: Find weight per cup of food

Take a second point on the line: when $x=2$, $y=8$. Calculate the change in weight over change in cups:
$\text{Weight per cup} = \frac{8-2}{2-0} = \frac{6}{2} = 3$

Answer:

1. The weight of the container without any cat food is 2 oz.
2. The weight of each cup of cat food is 3 oz.