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The graph shows the relationship between the late fines the library charges and the number of days late

The graph shows the relationship between the late fines the library charges and the-example-1
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A. because in all the points on the graph, you could do 6*0.25 (for example), and get 1.5 which is the y (6 was the x). it works for them all
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Answer:


y=0.25x

Explanation:

We are given that a graph which shows the relationship between the late fines the library charges and the number of days late.

From given graph we can see that

The graph passes through the points (2,0.5) and (10,2.5).

We have to find the equation for the relationship.

Slope formula:
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

By using the formula

Slope of graph=
m=(2.5-0.5)/(10-2)

Slope of graph=m=
(2)/(8)=(1)/(4)

Point slope- form:
y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

We have
y_1=2.5,x_1=10

Substitute the values then we get

The equation of for the relationship


y-2.5=(1)/(4)(x-10)


y-2.5=0.25x-2.5


y=0.25x-2.5+2.5=0.25x

Hence, the equation for the relationship is given by


y=0.25x

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