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Which of the following is best represented by the equation, y = 8.75x + 5?

a
Kaleigh earned $8.75 for each x hour worked for babysitting and an additional $5 for travel to earn a total amount of money, y.
b
Jose received $8.75 for returning a pair of socks and plans to spend $5 on a necktie.
c
Emily has to coupon for $5 off her total purchase, y, of x number of children's books that cost $8.75 each.
d
At a department store, the total cost of a shirt, y, is $13.75 each, x.

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Definitely A !! Because 8.75 is the rate of change.
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The answer would be A!
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