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Chris is opening candy store. He is charging $4 for a small box of candy and then $1.25 for each additional box. What is the slope and y-intercept for this situation?

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Slope = 1.25

y intercept = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope is the rate of change. In this case, it's the price of getting an extra box.

The y intercept is the starting cost assuming that everyone has to get at least one small box of candy.

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