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The equation y = 4.75x + 20 gives the cost y of towing a car if the car is towed x miles.



According to the model, what is the best estimate of the cost for towing a car 22 miles?

Question 3 options:

$24.75


$46.25


$104.50


$124.50

Answer 1

the answer to the question

Answer 2

Answer: $124.50

Explanation:

Given : The equation
`y = 4.75x + 20` gives the cost y of towing a car if the car is towed x miles.

Using substitution property , We substitute x= 22 in the above equation, we get

`y = 4.75(22) + 20\\\\\Rightarrow y=104.50+20=124.50`

Hence, According to the model, the best estimate of the cost for towing a car 22 miles = $124.50