The cost of metal is proportional to the weight of the metal. Martin buys 12 pounds of metal for $33.00. Create an equation that

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can be used to determine the cost, in dollars, c, for m pounds of metal.

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Fed [463] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-16T13:06:42+03:00

Fed [463]3 years ago

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<h2>Answer: 2.75m = c</h2>

Step-by-step explanation:

<h2>First we need to find the unit price</h2>

33 / 12: 2.75$ per pound

2.75m = c

<h2>We can test if this equation works</h2>

2.75(12) = c

33 = c

Which is correct