Question

A figure skating school offers introductory lessons at $50 per session. There is also a registration fee of $75.

Enter a linear equation in slope-intercept form that represents the situation.

An equation is

You want to take at least 7 lessons.

Can you pay for those lessons using a $465 gift certificate? If so, how much money, if any, will be left on the gift certificate? If not, explain why not.

Answer 1

Explanation:

a. Y=50x+75

b. Y=50(7)+75

y=350+75

y=425

Yes, you will have enough if you use the 465 certificate. You will have $40 (465-425) left on the gift certificate.