Carrington is paid at the same rate each time he baby sits. The graph shows the rates he is paid for different times.

Which equation represents the situation?

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Carrington is paid at the same rate each time he baby sits. The graph shows the rates he is paid for different times.
 
Which equation represents the situation?

http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1512000_1512500/1512350/1/daf3a596b3d6b143c7a470822c2b47d5f1ee856f/MS_IMC-140516-100014.jpg

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bossimbacon · Answer

A.
 y=1-7x-5
 
 B.
 y=1/7x+5
 
 C.
 y=7x-5y
 
 D.
 y=7x+5

studygurl14 · Answer

Use the slope formula

studygurl14 · Answer

using the points (4,33) and (8,61)

studygurl14 · Answer

Also... http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/linear_equation/write-equation/equation-of-line-given-two-points.php http://www.webmath.com/equline1.html