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Can someone show me an example on how to solve a y=mx+b equation?

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Answer:

hey, good afternoon!

Explanation:

here is an example: the cost of a pizza is 7.50 and you can add a topping for 0.65 cents. find the cost of the pizza with 6 toppings

y=mx+b

the x stands for the toppings and y is the cost. the rate is 0.65 cents and the orginal amount of money is b. so the equation would look like this:

y= .65x+7.50. x=6

y = 65(6)+7.50

=3.9+ 7.50= $11.50(answer)

the m is the rate of change in this question is 0.65 cents

b is initial/ fixed/ value once again in this qeustion it 7.50$

hope this helps. have a great day!

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