Final answer:
The linear equation to determine the number of songs Will downloaded is 0.95x + 7.95 = 26, and by solving for x, it's determined that he can buy 19 songs. The provided options do not include the correct calculation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The linear equation to find how many songs Will downloaded from the music startup company is based on the cost of joining, which is a flat fee of $7.95, plus $0.95 for each song downloaded. If Will spent a total of $26, the equation representing this situation is:
0.95x + 7.95 = 26
To find the number of songs downloaded, solve for x:
- Subtract 7.95 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:
0.95x = 26 - 7.95 - Calculate the right-hand side:
0.95x = 18.05 - Divide both sides by 0.95 to solve for x:
x = 18.05 / 0.95 - Calculate the result:
x = 19
Therefore, Will can buy 19 songs. However, none of the options provided match this correct calculation, indicating a potential error in the question or answer choices.