The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.
Simply substitute the point into the given equation; as there is one variable, you only need one point and so one is given. When done so, you shall get b=4
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Step-by-step explanation:

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Given:
hours parking charge
4 5.50
7 7.75
7 - 4 = 3 hours
7.75 - 5.50 = 2.25
2.25 / 3 = 0.75
0.75 is the change in amount for every hour spent. It is the variable unit rate
4 hours is 5.50.
Cost of parking for 3 hours is: 5.50 - 0.75 = 4.75
0.75 x 4 hours = 3
5.50 - 3 = 2.5 fixed charge.
total parking charge: y = 2.50 + 0.75x