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The relationship between feet and inches is described by the equation y = 12x, where x = a given length in feet and y = the equivalent length in inches.If a bench is 6.25 feet long, what is its length in inches?

A.81inches
B.75 inches
C.72 inches
D.78 inches

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The answer is B, 75 inches. This is because for every for there is 12 inches. So, if you plug in 6.25 where the x is, it is saying there are 12 inches per 6.25 feet. So multiply 12 by 6.25 to get 75, your answer, B. Hope this helps
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