SOLUTION: The cost y (in dollars) to rent a camping tent is proportional to the number x of days that the tent is rented. It costs $56 to rent a tent for 7 days. Write an equation that repre

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Question 1135251: The cost y (in dollars) to rent a camping tent is proportional to the number x of days that the tent is rented. It costs $56 to rent a tent for 7 days. Write an equation that represents the cost to rent a camping tent for x days.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+y+=+k%2Ax+
where +k+ = constant of proportionality
+y+=+56+ dollars
+x+=+7+ days
+56+=+k%2A7+
+k+=+8+
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+y+=+8x+