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The line models the cost of trail mix. It costs ​$4 per pound plus 50¢ for the storage container. Write an equation in​ slope-intercept form for the line where x is the number of pounds and y is the total cost. How much does it cost for 3 pounds of trail​ mix? Use pencil and paper. Describe another situation that uses the same equation.

Answer 1

y = 4x + 0.50; 3 pounds is 12.50 = 4(3) + 0.50

A situation that may use the same situaion is a monthly subscrption that charges a one time fee of 0.50 to subcribe and 4 dollars every month