document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1113193>Question 1113193</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The post office charges a flat rate plus a per pound rate to send packages.  For a three pound package it costs $6.50 and for a 7 pound package it costs $12.50.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A.  What is the equation for the cost of package based on its weight<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I tried to find the unit rate but could not because I feel like I am missing information? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "For a three pound package it costs $6.50 and for a 7 pound package it costs $12.50.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x, size in weight<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y, cost of package\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Points (x,y):<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3, 6.5)  and  (7, 12.5).\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A rate per pound of $1.5 and a fixed fee of $2 for any size package </SPAN>\n" );
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