Question

The relationship between feet and inches is described by the equation y = 12x, where x = a given length in feet and y = the equivalent length in inches.

If a table is 7.25 feet long, what is its length in inches?

A. 84 inches
B. 87 inches
C. 81 inches
D. 90 inches

Answer 1

DO you just want the answer or how to figure it out?

Answer 2

Figure it out.

Answer 3

y=12x, that is you equation, where x is in lengths and y is the answer in inches

Answer 4

Okay, so I'll try my best to explain it.

Answer 5

you are given a length 7.25, plug that to x

Answer 6

hint: 1 foot= 12 inches

Answer 7

7.25 can also be 7 1/4

Answer 8

you are given a length 7.25 in feet*, plug that to x

Answer 9

Oh!!! ok i see how it works!

Answer 10

your basically just multiplying them

Answer 11

Yes!

Answer 12

ok! Thanks for the help!!

Answer 13

No problem