What is the answer to 42=34+q

Iam trying to solve a linear equation for the shoe size of someone 84" tall taking into consideration example 1 is 69" tall with a shoe size of 9 and example 2 is 72 inches tall with a shoe size of 11. i understand that the equation should be y=mx+b and that on the graph the answer is (3,2) but i just don't understand how to create the equation to solve for 84-inches and 60-inches tall questions. after two days, i need .

What does independent variable and dependent variable mean in math?

Aladder that is 20ft long is leaning against the side of a building. if the angle formed between the ladder and the ground is 75 degrees how far is the bottom of the from the base of the building?