Hello, this is a linear problem so we are working with y = mx + b
The problem tells us:
y = total cost
x = the megabytes of data that she used in a month
b = y-intercept, which is the initial value
The problem asks "Which part of the graph will represent the cost per megabyte of data used in each plan?"
It is asking for cost per megabyte... This is a rate. and m = slope = rate
So lets, reiterate.
y = total cost
x = the megabytes of data that she used in a month
b = y-intercept, which is the initial value
m = slope = rate = cost per megabyte of data used
Answer: The slopes of the two lines.
37.5
9/24=0.375
Move the decimal two places and you get 37.5%
First of all why is there 2 similar equation connected to one another?
Second in order to solve this all you need to do is plug in the number and solve for x
For 485
85x+60=485
85x=420
X=5
Do the same thing and you get 3
