(This looks basic, but I need help) In the table below, x represents miles traveled and y represents the cost to travel by train

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(This looks basic, but I need help) In the table below, x represents miles traveled and y represents the cost to travel by train

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Table

x y
2 8.50
5 15.25
8 22.00
12 31.00

What is the y-intercept of this function?

a. 2.25
b. 4.00
c. 6.50
d. 17.13

Mathematics

2 answers:

Rus_ich [418] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-08T14:48:15+03:00

Rus_ich [418]3 years ago

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The answer is B, friendo.

ElenaW [278] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-08T12:29:17+03:00

I'll start working on the rate...
15.25- 8.5 =6.75 6.75/ 3= 2.25 <(This is the rate)
8.5- 2.25= 6.25 6.25- 2.25= 4 <(Now I work my way to the y-intercept)
The y-intercept is 4 and the rate, which I found along the way, is 2.25.

I hope my answer satisfies you.