Question

The equation y=4.2x could represent a variety of situations. Write your own description of a situation represented by this equation. Decide what quantities x and y represent in your situation.

Answer 1

The solution is given below:

Explanation:

Given that

The equation is 4.2x

It could present the total price for the no of goods

Here we take an example

The price per chips is $4.2

And, the number of chips purchased be x

And, the total price would be y

So if 5 chips were purchased, so the total price would be

y = $4.2 (5)

= $21

hence, the above represent the description