3.91: Linear law: ey\mathrm{e}^{y} against x3x^{3}

0606/22/O/N/25 — Question 4 · 6 marks

Variables xx and yy are such that when ey\mathrm{e}^{y} is plotted against x3x^{3}, a straight-line graph is obtained. This line passes through the points (1,13.5)(1, 13.5) and (7.5,0.5)(7.5, 0.5).
(a)
Find yy in terms of xx.
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(b)
Find the values of xx for which your equation is valid.
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