SOLUTION: Amelia earned $40 for babysitting for 5 hours. The amount of money earned by Amelia while babysitting y and the number of hours spent babysitting x are in a proportional linear rel

Question 1000319: Amelia earned $40 for babysitting for 5 hours. The amount of money earned by Amelia while babysitting y and the number of hours spent babysitting x are in a proportional linear relationship. This situation can be represented by y=8x.
a. Graph the equation on a coordinate plane.
b. Determine and interpret the slope
c. Interpret the unit rate and compare it to the slope.
d. Explain how the graph shows a proportional linear relationship.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

b. The slope of the line is 8, and this value is determined by inspection of the coefficient on

when the equation is in Slope-Intercept form. The given equation is in Slope-Intercept form. The interpretation of the slope in the context of this problem is that it is the hourly rate of pay for babysitting.

John

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